The Priam's Treasure — a famous collection of gold and silver objects discovered by Heinrich Schliemann in 1873. The history of the discovery, the composition of the treasure, and its fate.
Safety of tourists in Chechnya — how often attacks occur. Opinions of travelers, actions of the authorities, and historical context.
Learn why the height of Mount Everest changes: the influence of plate tectonics, isostatic rebound from river erosion, and global warming. An explanation of geological processes.
Why Russia does not return the treasures of Troy: military trophies, law, politics, and Turkey's, Germany's, and Greece's claims.
History of Germany's long-standing attempts to reclaim the treasures of Troy from Russia. Treaties, exhibitions, and the position of the parties.
The History of the Treasures of Troy: from Schliemann's discovery and export to Germany to their relocation to the USSR as a trophy and storage in the Pushkin Museum in Moscow.
The History of Troy: from the legendary city praised by Homer to Schliemann's archaeological excavations and the modern UNESCO World Heritage site.
Henry Schliemann, who discovered Troy, was closely connected with Russia: here he became wealthy, became a master merchant, received citizenship, and was named Andrey Aristovich.
Henry Schliemann: self-taught archaeologist who discovered Troy, or a forger who destroyed an ancient city? Examining the arguments of both sides.
What were the most harmful products in the USSR: the truth about sausage, ice cream, margarine, canned food, and chebureks. Myths about the naturalness of Soviet food.
Magic of the number three
The image of Perun in Balmon's poem: hidden contexts
The absurdity of life in a circus: cinema, literature, art
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