Two of Russia’s most famous rulers have a direct historical connection. The latter even began a dynasty that reigned over Russia for over 300 years. How did Ivan the Terrible facilitate the Romanov dynasty? […]
Since before World War II, Germany has used varying methods of surveillance. From citizen informants to the Stasi, Germany has a colorful history with spycraft. German spy intelligence still makes headlines today. […]
NATO was formed in 1949 by a dozen European and North American countries. Since then, its numbers have grown to a total of 30 nations. NATO also helps non-member nations. […]
The Black Death first struck almost 700 years ago—but we’re still learning about it. New evidence has shed light on the infamous plague and teaches us about the science of disease. Bubonic plague is under the microscope again. […]
Unlike flu and COVID-19, the Black Death spread the fastest in summer. The Black Death was a bacteria and relied on warm weather factors to proliferate. This week on Wondrium Shorts, uncover why summer was plague season. […]
The Decembrist Wives filled Russian women with a new zeal for the cause. Their martyrdom left a strong impact on the sociopolitical fabric of Russia. […]
The Decembrist Wives left an indelible stamp on the young minds of Russian women, filling them up with renewed zeal for the revolutionary cause […]
The wives of the Decembrists have left an indelible stamp on the historical records of Russian revolution. As they left their homes and families to live a life in isolation and misery, they brought a significant change in the way the revolution came to be seen as. […]
Media accounts of Russian imperialism as “new” are a misnomer. The large, populous nation has exerted its influence on the global stage for several centuries. Wondrium’s “Understanding Russia: A Cultural History” sets the record straight. […]
History can do more than teach us about rulers and revolutions. Historical figures, from peasants to emperors, were people like us with full lives who faced hard choices. Lynne Ann Hartnett hopes we can use history to teach us empathy. […]
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