Posted inCulture, Modern Era

When Rasputin’s Killer Sued MGM: The Origin of the Phrase “Any Resemblance to Reality Is Purely Coincidental”

Hardly anyone recognizes the name Felix Yusupov. He was a Russian aristocrat and a member of the imperial family, whose place in history was secured by his involvement in the assassination of Rasputin—a fascinating and unique figure well known to history enthusiasts. However, that episode had a curious epilogue years later when Felix, already in […]

Posted inIron Age Archaeology

18 Horses Found in an Iron Age Tomb in Siberia Reveal the Possible Origin of Scythians

A team of archaeologists has discovered evidence of funerary rituals involving sacrifices at the burial mound of Tunnug 1, located in the Republic of Tuva, southern Siberia. This finding suggests that the Scythians, primarily known for their presence in Eastern Europe, may have originated much further east than previously thought. The Scythians, a nomadic people […]

Posted inModern Era

Šcepan Mali, the first and only tsar of Montenegro, who pretended to be the Russian Peter III

Donji Brčeli is an Orthodox monastery founded by the Serbian noblewoman Jelena Balšić Kosača between the 14th and 15th centuries. Restored in 1861 to restore the appearance lost due to a fire set by the Ottomans, it is part of the monumental heritage of the village of Virpazar (Montenegro) and still houses a religious community. […]

Posted inMiddle Ages

Subutai, the Mongol General who Conquered More Territory than Any Other Man in History

While the main character usually gets all the fame, it was common for the so-called great conquering statesmen to have, by their side and under their command, a military genius who provided them with victories. For example, Napoleon had Davout and Suchet, among many others; Itzcóatl had Tlacaélel; Pachacútec had Vicaquirao; Philip II had the […]