Mary Stuart, whose biography is complex and romantic, is known as a noble and feminine ruler who lived more by feelings than by political interests. She was one of the most famous women in Scotland, and her execution in 1587 was a tragic event in the life of the whole country
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Fyodor Ioannovich ruled for 13.5 years. With his death, the Rurik dynasty on the Moscow throne came to an end. He was distinguished by apathy and poor he alth, which is why he transferred all the affairs to his brother-in-law Boris Godunov
Ninel Myshkova - a talented artist, a woman who received the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR
Who is Itzhak Stern? The name of this man is known to everyone who watched the famous film by Steven Spielberg. Itzhak Stern is the accountant of Oskar Schindler, the man who saved over a thousand Jews during World War II
Sergei Pavlovich Korolev is an academician whose name is known, as a rule, to all educated people of the planet. What is the reason for such popularity? What is it that this undoubtedly talented person managed to create that stories about him have been retold for several decades?
Roman history stretches from the emergence of the culture of Ancient Rome to its subsequent restructuring into a republican, and then into a monarchical state. Each time this meant new rights, laws, the emergence of new strata of the population and experienced leaders. Often, some laws changed radically, and even the flag changed depending on the ruler and the situation
One of the most exciting plots in the history of the ancient world is the crisis of the republic and the transition to empire in Rome. The history of the empire itself is no less rich in events: conspiracies, intrigues, murders. Outstanding achievements were replaced by the most difficult crises, until the empire fell under the onslaught of the Germanic tribes
Slave-owning states appeared at the dawn of ancient civilizations. They were based on forced labor and exploitation of the lower strata of society
The history of mankind can be conditionally divided into two significant periods - the primitive system and class society. The first period is the era where the caveman ruled. It lasted for many hundreds of thousands of years, in contrast to the second, which is several thousand years at most
In this article you will learn about the main types of primitive art and the key stages on the way to its formation
From the remains found today, it is known that the Neanderthal (an ancient man who lived millennia ago) lived in Europe, Central Asia and the East
Ancient China gave the world a lot of discoveries: a compass, porcelain, silk, paper. He taught us to drink fragrant tea and understand nature. Without this country, our planet would look very different
From its inception, Russia was famous for its densely populated and fortified villages. It was so famous that the Varangians, who later began to rule it, called the Slavic lands "Gardariki" - the country of cities. The Scandinavians were amazed by the fortifications of the Slavs, since they themselves spent most of their lives at sea. Now we can figure out what an ancient Russian city is and what it is famous for
Emperor Trajan ruled the Roman Empire in 98-117. Under him, this state reached its peak and maximum territorial expansion
The uprising of 1113 in Russia is the result of the foreign and domestic policy of the prince and the ruling elite. What were the demands of the rebels and how did this confrontation end?
Natalya Kovshova is a young sniper girl who during the Great Patriotic War became an example of courage, heroism for adults and strong men
Today the Middle Zhuz is one of the most developed parts of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The mining and metallurgical industries, as well as agriculture are concentrated here. Therefore, it will be interesting for many to learn about its history
The article tells about the life and tragic death of the famous polar explorer Georgy Yakovlevich Sedov. A brief overview of the main events of his biography is given
Yes, this is a unique phenomenon for our history and country, but throughout the entire period of the existence of the USSR, the queues were different. They stood for bread, and for vodka, and for shoes, and for an apartment. It is very important to know your history, and to avoid confusion in your head, read the article
The reign of Paul 1 is the most mysterious period in Russian history. This man conceived great transformations, but was killed as a result of a conspiracy
The February Revolution of 1917 is one of the most hackneyed topics in Russian historiography. At the same time, it cannot be said that it does not deserve such increased attention, which was paid to it both in the Soviet era and today. No matter how much it is said about its preparedness, profitability to third parties and foreign financial injections, the February Revolution of 1917 had objective reasons and prerequisites that have been growing for many years
One of the most discussed moments of the formation of the USSR as a state - political repression. What happened at that time, as well as the infamous article 58 of the Criminal Code, will be discussed below
In Russian, there are often two or more interpretations of words. As a rule, the values are always completely different. The meaning of the word "destiny" is interpreted in the first case as a land allotment, an inheritance received from a father by a son. In the second case, it is fate, predestination. Well, what do these words have in common?
The Iran-Iraq war is one of the largest local conflicts of the 20th century. It was marked by the use of chemical weapons and the ruthlessness of opponents to each other
What is an epoch? In the historical sense, this word means a period of time with its characteristic phenomena and events. Each period is represented by certain persons, that is, the past is personified by giving it the name of a person who played a key role in shaping the spirit of the time. In Russian history, such periods are personified by Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Joseph Stalin
The article is devoted to the characterization of the main character of Dragunsky's stories. The work briefly outlines some storylines and characters
Regardless of the attitude of scientists of one time or another to the division of the entire historical process, in general, few people doubt today that the initial stage in the formation of society was the primitive communal system. This period covered a fairly wide time span. One of the characteristic features of the earliest system was matriarchy
How many beautiful places do you know? Undoubtedly, if you begin to remember beautiful landscapes, then many pictures from your fantasy will be from the Ukrainian Republic. This most beautiful corner cannot but delight with its beauties, but not only they can capture your attention. This republic has a rich past and you need to know about it too
This was the backbone of the military, cutting through foot troops like a knife through butter. Any cavalry regiment was able to attack ten times the enemy's foot forces, because it had maneuverability, mobility and the ability to strike quickly and powerfully
The article describes the appearance of the first copper coins in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, as well as their role in the implementation of the financial reform carried out by Peter I. A brief outline of the main stages of the introduction of these units of monetary circulation is given
It's hard to imagine that a toy was once in short supply, but that's exactly what dolls used to be in the USSR. What did our grandmothers and mothers play with during the Soviet Union?
After the end of the October Revolution, the first Soviet power established itself in most of the country. This happened in a fairly short time - until March 1918. In most provincial and other large cities, the establishment of Soviet power passed peacefully. In this article, we will look at how this happened
Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, who ascended the throne in 1645, was the second ruler from the Romanov dynasty and the tenth sovereign in Russia. Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich The son of Mikhail Fedorovich grew up surrounded by "mothers", and his "uncle" was the famous boyar B. Morozov. At the age of thirteen, the crown prince is “announced” to the people, and after the death of his father, he ascends the throne. At first, the state was practically ruled by his mentor, and not by the young and inexperienced king
Grand Duke Konstantin Nikolaevich Romanov was one of the few politicians who recognized the need for change in Russia. With his participation, the most important peasant and judicial reforms were adopted. This article tells about how this happened, and about other events from the biography of the Grand Duke
Third world countries, or, as they are commonly called, developing territories, are a clear confirmation of the economic principle of "80% -20%". Only here is the ratio of population and gross domestic product to world
Kings of Italy is a title worn by the rulers of the kingdoms located on the territory of the modern state. After the collapse of the Roman Empire in northern Italy, the Italian (Lombard) kingdom was formed. For almost 800 years, it was part of the Holy Roman Empire, when the title of the Italian king was carried by its emperors. In 1804, the Kingdom of Italy was created by French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte
From a modest middle-class family who went all the way to Italy's stern dictator, Benito Mussolini literally raised his followers from scratch. His campaign was driven by the dissatisfaction with the Italian economy and political situation at the time. The March on Rome is the uprising that brought Benito Mussolini to power in Italy at the end of October 1922. It marked the beginning of fascist rule and the death of previous parliamentary regimes
The Austrian Empire was proclaimed as a monarchical state in 1804 and lasted until 1867, after which it was transformed into Austria-Hungary. Otherwise, it was called the Habsburg Empire, by the name of one of the Habsburgs, Franz I, who, like Napoleon, also proclaimed himself emperor
The Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was created in 1816 and did not last long, only until 1861. Although the period of the life of the state was extremely small, the prehistory of its emergence dates back several centuries. Bloody wars, the overthrow of entire dynasties, the coronation and expulsion of various monarchs link together a chain of historical events that led to the appearance and then the disappearance of an entire kingdom
The Venetian Republic was formed at the end of the seventh century in Europe. The capital was the city of Venice. In the northeastern territories of modern Italy, the republic did not stop, forming colonies in the basins of the Marmara, Aegean and Black Seas and the Adriatic. Existed until 1797