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The Unyielding Spirit Of Boris Zhitkov: A Biographical Portrait
Boris Zhitkov.
 Biography:
When it comes to writers with character - those who have seen the world and experienced a lot first-hand, they usually remember foreign...
Inventors
The Genius Of Syracuse: Archimedes’s Life And Legacy
Biography:
The ancient Greek physicist, mathematician and engineer Archimedes made many geometric discoveries, laid the foundations of hydrostatics and mechanics, and created inventions that served...
Traveler
Vasili Poyarkov: The Russian Explorer Who Mapped Siberia
Biography:
Vasili Poyarkov is a Russian explorer of the 17th century, the discoverer of Siberia and, in particular, the Amur lands. He went down in...
Traveler
The Forgotten Navigator: Uncovering Dezhnev’s Legacy
Biography:
Semyon Dezhnev is an explorer who became famous for his exploration of Siberia. His travel notes became a source of knowledge for both his...
Statesmen
Sarah Churchill: The Woman Who Stole Marlborough’s Heart
Sarah Churchill Biography:
The events of the Oscar-winning film "The Favourite" take place in England at the beginning of the 18th century, where the throne...
Traveler
The Unyielding Navigator: Ferdinand Magellan’s Quest
Biography:
Fernand Magellan fulfilled the dream of Christopher Columbus and became the first to go on a round-the-world voyage. The navigator made a geographical discovery:...
