History

Often, water offers ships typical emergency situations such as fire, water ingress, deterioration in visibility or the situation in general. Well-coordinated crews, guided by experienced captains, deal with problems quickly. Otherwise, sea disasters occur, which take human lives with them and leave their black mark on history. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In comparison with other ancient civilizations, Ancient Egypt was the most prosperous. The economy of this state grew and developed. And it is impossible to find another ancient country that would have existed for such a long time. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Gregor Strasser: biography of a politician of Nazi Germany. Ideas, views, confrontation with Hitler. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Military rank is assigned to a serviceman in accordance with his official position, belonging to one or another type of armed forces. This article presents the hierarchies of military ranks in both tsarist and modern Russia. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the study of human history, much attention is paid to military losses. This theme is stained with blood and reeks of gunpowder. For us, those terrible days of severe battles are a simple date, for warriors - a day that completely turned their lives around. Wars in Russia in the 20th century have long turned into entries on the pages of textbooks, but this does not mean that they can be forgotten. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

We all know from school about the last days of the Great Patriotic War and the feat of the Red Army soldiers Mikhail Yegorov and Meliton Kantaria, who hoisted the red Banner of Victory over the German Reichstag. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

This man is one of the most prominent scientists in Russian history. It is about the biography of Dmitry Ivanovich that will be discussed in this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The article tells about the amazing find of the Austrian archaeologist Wilhelm Köning, made by him in 1936, and called the Baghdad battery. A brief overview of the hypotheses that have arisen in connection with it is also given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Mysteries of ancient civilizations have always worried humanity. And just now there are reports that warm objects have been found in all the Egyptian pyramids. Particularly impressive are the three stones at the base of the pyramid of Cheops. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Juan Peron is an Argentine military man and politician. He became president of the country shortly after World War II and is remembered as one of the most brilliant national leaders of the 20th century. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Hitler promised his people that the thousand-year-old Reich would take away the crown of the mistress of the seas from Great Britain, and German sailors would receive the best fleet in the world. As a result, the strongest ships of their time, Bismarck, and its sistership, the battleship Tirpitz, were created. The fate of the latter will be discussed here. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In the view of modern people, the torture of the Middle Ages was an invention of sadistic monks and kings crazy on cruelty. In fact, they were an integral part of medieval life, in particular, one of the judicial procedures and religious ritual. To understand the ways of development of man, human society, you need to look at the torture of the Middle Ages without fear and disgust. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Jean Victor Marie Moreau was born in 1763 in Morlaix (Brittany, France). His father Gabriel Louis Moreau (1730-1794), a desperate royalist, married Catherine Chaperon (1730-1775), who came from a family of a famous corsair. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Vikings… This word became a household name several centuries ago. It symbolizes strength, courage, courage, but few people pay attention to details. Yes, the Vikings won victories and became famous for them for centuries, but now they got it not only due to their own qualities, but primarily through the use of the most modern and effective weapons. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Allison Krause is a fearless American student who became a victim of her own country. Her story is a vivid example of how a state can spit on its citizens, forgetting about the law and morality. And at the same time, this is a story about how the courage and determination of people are able to repulse the arrogant bureaucracy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Publius Cornelius Tacitus lived in the period approximately from the mid-50s to the 120s. He is one of the most famous personalities of ancient Rome. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Suvorov, whose quotes have not lost their relevance in the modern world, is the hero of Russia. A brilliant military theorist, he served as Generalissimo of both land and sea forces. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

In 1982, Leonid Brezhnev died at his dacha "District-6". The funeral had the most pompous character in the history of the USSR, representatives of 35 countries of the world came to say goodbye to the head of the socialist republic. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

French aircraft carriers from the beginning to the present day. Sea giants in action. Five ways to destroy an aircraft carrier. What is he, the aircraft carrier of the future?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The man who occupies a special place in the life of the famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy was his father, Count Nikolai Ilyich Tolstoy. He was born back in 1794, at a time when science and art were rapidly developing in Russia, and sentimentalism prevailed in the mindset of society. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Historians do not give an unambiguous assessment of the reign of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, who ruled this country since 1797. On the one hand, he was not a very educated person, the main emphasis was on military training. On the other hand, he received a good upbringing, was modest, honest, unpretentious in everyday life, and greatly valued the honor of his family. At a certain point, he showed himself as a conservative, but at the same time he carried out a number of reforms. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The 16th century in Russia is the time of the formation of a centralized Russian state. It was during this period that feudal fragmentation was overcome - a process that characterizes the natural development of feudalism. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

From the ancient Greek language, Gaia is "earth". She is considered the daughter of Ether and Hemera and the mother of everything living and growing on her. Sometimes this ancient Greek goddess is called Chthonia. She gave birth to many creatures, among which were titans, giants and other monsters. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Golden Age is a whole era in art, which differs from others in its images and stylistic manners. Let's take a look at the features that distinguish this era of art from all others. Why did the golden age become the main and fundamental in the development of Russian culture? Let's try to figure it out. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Bourgeois monarchy is the form of government that has not passed by Russia. It has become a whole historical stage for national history. Let's take a closer look at this type of government. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Zhabotinsky Leonid Ivanovich is a legendary Soviet (Ukrainian SSR) weightlifter who competed in the heavyweight division. In this article we will talk about the personal life and sports career of this outstanding athlete. Do you want to know more about Leonid Zhabotinsky? Then read this article. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

On the night of August 7-8, 2008, a massive shelling of Tskhinval by Georgian artillery began, the response to which was immediate. The event went down in history under the name of the Five-Day War: until the night of August 13, terrible shelling and attacks continued. There could be no winners - the losses of both sides, both in the face of the military and civilians, are huge, and this is not about the numbers or numbers of those who died during hostilities. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The most expensive artist of our time is called a genius and a psycho. Obsessed with the aesthetics of death, he made 300 million euros by selling animal carcasses soaked in formaldehyde to collectors. The death-related works are disgusting to many, but nevertheless they are exhibited in fashion galleries and go for fabulous money at auctions. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

What is the underground? This word has several meanings. The first involves a utility room located under the floor or basement. The second is social and political. This is the illegal activity of opposition organizations that work against existing regimes and governments. It is, as a rule, prohibited by the current legislation in the country and is pursued by law enforcement agencies. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian history keeps many names of wonderful people for us. One of them was the Russian prince and talented commander Dmitry Bobrok Volynsky. Consider the fate of this man in more detail. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Tokhtamysh's campaign against Moscow ended with the fall of the capital and the death of 24 thousand inhabitants of the city. It was the most terrible episode of the reign of Dmitry Donskoy. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

There is hardly anything more cruel and senseless than genocide. The most surprising thing is that this phenomenon arose not in the gloomy and fanatical Middle Ages, but in the progressive 20th century. One of the most heinous massacres was the genocide in Rwanda in 1994. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Only twenty quiet years asked for Russia P. A. Stolypin. They were needed to ensure that the Stolypin agrarian reform ended with a positive result. But these years the country was not given. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Russian law has been developing at all times since its formation thanks to outstanding figures, famous lawyers. Our country today has at its disposal, according to approximate estimates, about 700,000 lawyers. Among them there are those whose names are well known. So who are they - the most famous lawyers in Russia?. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Boris Chicherin was one of the most influential and famous moderate liberals of the second half of the 19th century. His books in the field of jurisprudence are recognized as fundamental theoretical works. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The confrontation between Peter I and the Orthodox Church continued throughout almost the entire reign of the monarch. Wanting to subordinate the clergy to the state, the emperor carried out many cardinal reforms. Read below about what they were. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

Boris Godunov is a prominent figure in our history. Classics of Russian literature dedicated their works to his person. A cursory glance at the era of the former boyar is enough to understand the significance of his reign. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Pechenegs were uncomfortable neighbors of several civilizations at once - Russia, Byzantium, Khazars. Their raids were terrifying, and the way of life, in spite of everything, remained harsh in the steppe. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Normans terrified the inhabitants of Europe in the early Middle Ages. Starting with ruthless robberies, they eventually created their own states in various regions of the Old World. Their contribution to the history of that period is difficult to overestimate. It can only be understood. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01

The Western Front has shaken human civilization to its very foundations. The cruelty and difficult conditions that the soldiers had to face amazed contemporaries. A whole century later, having many historical sources, you can take a sober look at the whole picture of those events. Last modified: 2025-01-23 12:01