All images are from the film "Three Wishes for Cinderella", sourced from NRK Three Wishes for Cinderella  is a Bohemian version of the...

When I was a child, my favourite book was a children’s book on world history. I remember my mother reading it to me by my bedside as I...

Cover of "The Dream of a Ridiculous Man", an animated film by Alexandr Petrov (1992) The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a short story...

A Jewish Boy surrenders. Unknown photographer. Source: United States Holocaust Museum. What would you do if you lived during the...

In order for us to understand the world of the Vikings, we must first understand the mythologies that governed them. How did a Viking...

Rarely do we come across a figure whose life itself changed the tectonic plates of history, but this is the case with Constantine the...

In this modern age, Christmas is mostly associated with Santa Claus, decorative trees, gift-giving, and a time for relaxation. But where...

Centuries ago, Albania was one of the main battlegrounds between Europe and the armies of the Ottoman Empire. Despite a tiny population,...

I flew in to London on Friday 16th September to attend the Laying-In of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. My taxi driver told me how the airports...

"What exactly is the point of the Monarchy?" In the wake of the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, many might have asked...

This is the second part of the summary & analysis of The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky. This book is commemorated as one of the...

Aleksandr Kosnichyov - a monk Fyodor Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest novelists in history. Through engaging storytelling, he...

The Fall of Constantinople marks the beginning of a new era in history. It was the end of the ancient Roman Empire, and the dawn of a new...

Constantinople is one of history's most remarkable cities. It was the bridge between East and West, a melting pot of cultures from...

Constantinople is one of history's most famous and remarkable cities. For centuries, it was a beacon of innovation, wealth, academia,...

Heraclitus is one of the most underappreciated philosophers of the ancient past. Known as the "obscure" philosopher, he spent his life...

On May 31st, 1223, by the banks of Kalka river, a united Rus army of 60,000 men faced a Mongol force of about 40,000. Despite their...

The Vikings were once the sworn enemies of Christendom. Within two centuries, however, most Vikings had adopted the religion they once...

This article is based on a story from the new book Kingdom of Vikings - the Rise and Fall of Norway. Click here for more info: Kingdom of...

Alexander the Great is is a historical icon celebrated for his courage, leadership and limitless ambition. He is an embodiment of the...