On January 15, VTsIOM published its assessment of Russians' knowledge of history — the results turned out to be contradictory ...

Ancient Greek geographer Strabo is one of the greatest writers in the ancient world, devoting his life to studying, writing, ...

A fatwa or death sentence was issued against author Salman Rushdie by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini on ...

Russian diplomacy has centuries-old long-standing traditions. Every year on the 10th of February Russian diplomats mark their ...

Love has shaped history in profound ways, inspiring art, war, political shifts, and cultural transformations. While some love ...

Antarctica's first sighting on January 28, 1820, by Russian explorers FF Bellingshausen and MP Lazarev marked the beginning of unparalleled scientific enquiries and highlighted the continent's ...

The latest take on the Robin Hood story has Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer starring and ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’s Michael Sarnoski in the director’s chair.

Homer's Epics, Iliad and Odyssey, brought the ideas of Greek civilization to the world, serving as the foundation of Western literature.

An author of books on Russia who spoke the language, she had no diplomatic experience but formed an unlikely bond with the ...

Pope Gregory VII excommunicates Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV for the first time. 1349: 900 Jews are burned alive ...

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has heaped praise on Trump in hopes of avoiding the additional tariffs that the new administration has slapped on other countries in its opening weeks.

They were first discovered in the Ural Mountains of Russia in the early 19th century and were named in honor of the future emperor Alexander II. The natural version of this color-changing gem is ...