History

How powerful the Roman Empire was. But she fell … Consider why this happened, as well as the main events and emperors. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There were two references in Lermontov's life that influenced his life and work. The mention of the Caucasus can be found more than once in poems. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In ancient times there was such a people as the Phoenicians, but who are they, what did they do? We will consider the answers to these questions, as well as their culture, language, religion and history in the article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Louis XVI had a weak character, because of which he could not decide on his position during the revolution. It cost him his life, and for France it was the end of the Old Order. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

An ordinary Leningrad girl Tanya Savicheva became known to the whole world thanks to her diary, which she kept in 1941-1942. during the siege of Leningrad. This book has become one of the main symbols of those terrible events. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Badaevsky warehouses in St. Petersburg are familiar to many people from the history of the Great Patriotic War. What comes to mind when you mention them? The fire that destroyed most of the food supplies in besieged Leningrad. Unfortunately, their popularity is too sad. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Arthur Guinness (1725-1803) - the founder of the dynasty and the very first famous brewer from the Irish city of Dublin. Beer, first brewed by him and named after him - "Guinness" - the drink is almost legendary. Today it is one of the most popular and consumed types of dark beer. The article is devoted to the two most important for the Guinness dynasty Arthur - the founder of the brand and his son, the successor of his father's business. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the history of the formation of the armed forces and the changing role of military force in the history of mankind. Special attention is paid to the history, development and current state of affairs in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. A brief description of the structure of the RF Armed Forces is given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article gives a brief historical background on the creation, development and decline of the first Muslim state in India. The conditions under which the Sultanate lost its power are described. In addition, the meaning of the word sultanate is revealed. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the history of Kievan Rus, there are not many rulers who left a significant mark. Each of the princes left his milestone in the chronology of events, which is now being studied by scientists. Some of them distinguished themselves by campaigns against neighboring states, some annexed new lands, some entered into a historically important alliance with enemies. Yuri Dolgoruky, of course, was not the last among them. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Historical chronology, as you know, is divided into two periods. In the beginning there was a time that contemporaries call the stage BC. It ends with the onset of the first year. At this time our era began. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who introduced the "dry law"? In the USSR, these times have come since the publication by MS Gorbachev in May 1985 of the corresponding decree on combating drunkenness and alcohol abuse. In connection with its introduction, many curses fell on the then Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council from the population of the country, who expressed dissatisfaction with the decision. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

As a result of the peasant uprising, the power of the Mongols was overthrown. The Yuan Dynasty was succeeded by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Last modified: 2025-06-01 07:06

A special role for historians is played by material evidence of culture: witnesses of dances and rituals, lifestyle outside of working hours. Gradually, with the development of thinking, people learned to create truly amazing masterpieces. We are talking about such a creation as an architectural structure. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 2014, the Winter Olympic Games were held in the Russian city of Sochi. Eighty-eight countries took part in this event. This is almost twice as much as Sarajevo, which hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

So, the story of Vlad Dracula began at the end of 1431 in Transylvania, when a son was born to the heroic commander Basarab the Great, who famously fought against the Turks. I must say that this was far from the most beautiful baby, it is with his repulsive appearance that some historians associate the pathological manifestation of cruelty. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Not everyone manages to do something outstanding in life. That is why I so want to learn as much as possible about historical characters who outlived their time in business. What were they like? It is not always possible to judge this, but today there are many new methods that allow us to get closer to unraveling this mystery. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Knightly orders: the history of their origin, existence and destruction. Facts about modern knights and their followers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Who would be interested in some kind of princess Dolgorukova (were there a lot of princesses in Russia?), if not for the great love that intertwined her fate with the life of Emperor Alexander II? Not a favorite who would have twisted the Sovereign as she wanted, Ekaterina Mikhailovna became his only love, created a family for him, whom he dearly loved and protected. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Every nation has beautiful and amazing legends. What is an interesting legend? This is a legend, having heard which, I want to believe that it tells about real events. Such legends are not forgotten, they are remembered for many years. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Omsk is the eighth most populous city in our country. It is a major transport hub through which the routes of navigation along the Irtysh River and the Trans-Siberian Railway pass. The history of the city of Omsk is of great interest, especially since the first traces of human presence on its territory date back to the 6th millennium BC. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Naimans are a strong militant tribe of Turkic or Mongolian origin, who roamed the territory of Central Asia in the Middle Ages. They became participants in the ethnic history of many peoples, in particular the Mongols, Kirghiz, Karakalpaks, Nanais, Tatars, Khazars and Buryats. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

By the second half of the 13th century, Moscow lands were an inconspicuous fiefdom, incomparable in size and significance with the richer and more extensive principalities in Russia. In 1272, they were inherited by the eleven-year-old prince Daniil Alexandrovich, who managed the affairs of this region until his death, that is, until 1303. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Calendars in the history of mankind, there were a huge variety. One of them was Julian. It was used by Europeans until 1582, and then was replaced by the order of Gregory XIII - the Pope of Rome - with the Gregorian calendar. And the reason turned out to be good: the Julian date sinned with inaccuracy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What do you remember about Prince Vyazemsky Pyotr Andreevich? His brief biography can be expressed in a few words: a famous Russian prince, critic and poet. Graduated from the Petersburg Academy. Petr Andreevich became the first chairman of the Russian Historical Society, and was its co-founder. Well-known statesman, friend of A.S. Pushkin. Pyotr Andreevich became an outstanding personality of the golden age. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The history of Moldova from ancient times to the present day proves that its hardworking, proud people had an original culture, statehood, an independent path of development. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the Great Patriotic War, people fought at the forefront, worked in the rear, set records in industrial production and agriculture. All forces were directed only to victory. Mothers sent their husbands and sons to the front, hoping for a speedy return and victory. Years of waiting dragged on. This is a real feat of mothers. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Berlin has the honor of becoming the capital of a state that is one of the world's leaders. In terms of the number of residents, this settlement ranks 2nd in the EU, and in terms of the territory it occupies, it is in 5th position. The city is located in the central part of the federal state of Brandenburg, on one of the banks of the Spree River. Therefore, it is not surprising that the coat of arms of Berlin is known to many people. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

It's been a little more than half a century since the man-made disaster that occurred in the capital of Soviet Ukraine. It can be said with full confidence that almost none of today's youth knows the Kurenevskaya tragedy of 1961. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

For a long time, the bowels of the earth puzzled people with some finds. Often among those were stones with through holes, which could not appear randomly in natural conditions. In the people, they were called "fingers of the witch" or "devil's stones". Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are a lot of weirdos among us who make this world less boring. Dr. Haider, an astrophysicist from America, belongs to the category of unique personalities. To be more precise, this man had no signs of eccentricity, which cannot be said about those who tried to present him as such to the public. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

One of the most important machines is the lathe. The USSR actively used this device during the Great Patriotic War and during the periods of five-year plans. Now young people do not even really understand why this car is needed. In this article we will analyze what a lathe is, what it is used for, what lathes were in the USSR. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mauthausen concentration camp: a detailed description of the creation, order, camp system. Where to find a list of prisoners, what tortures were used, escape. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Theropod dinosaurs are representatives of a detachment of bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs. But it is also a suborder of lizards. They lived in prehistoric times, in the Mesozoic era, starting from the Triassic period. The heyday of their life fell on the Jurassic and Cretaceous period, the latter became the sunset of the life of all dinosaurs. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Pangea is a continent that we know about based only on the hypotheses and assumptions of scientists. This name was given to the mainland that existed since the birth of our planet, which, according to the hypotheses of the geological past of the Earth, was the only one and was washed on all sides by an ocean called Panthalassa. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mark Cato the Elder managed to change several occupations during his long life. In his youth he was a budding military man, in his maturity he became an orator and politician, and he met his old age as a writer and thinker. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There are many theories about how man came into being. How did our ancestors live? Who were they? There are a lot of questions, and the answers, unfortunately, are ambiguous. Well, let's try to figure out where man came from and how he lived in ancient times. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Political repression is a rather cruel and bloody period in the history of the fatherland. It falls at a time when Joseph Stalin was at the head of the country. Victims of political repression in the USSR are millions of people convicted and sentenced to imprisonment or execution. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article will tell the story of the Novgorod cross, how this symbol appeared, as well as its meaning. The key points in the formation of the reputation of the emblem, the formation of influence on nationalities in the past and present are given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Colonial empires arose after the Europeans discovered new parts of the world, including America and the sea route to India. The key powers of the Old World divided the world among themselves, creating an international trading system and giving people the opportunity to move to other continents. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01