History

It turns out to be a small problem. From school, we know that America was discovered by Christopher Columbus. But if this is so, then why was this continent named after another person who did not take a direct part in the expedition, but only helped in its equipment? In this case, we are talking about a friend … Read more

The rose is the symbol of Great Britain. But we are not talking about a simple rose, but a red color, inside of which there are white petals. If you understand in detail the modern symbol of this state, such a flower simply does not exist. There is much more political component in such a rose than modern … Read more

In colloquial speech, people often use the words “England” and “Great Britain”. Often they mean the same thing, but in reality these regions have a significant difference. In order to understand it, you need to know what the UK is all about. Let’s start with some geography. The British Isles are an archipelago. Its main components are Great Britain … Read more

In modern history, there are a huge number of wars. The ancient world perceived any military action in a special way, as people were burning with the idea of ​​taking new lands, overcoming the local population and forcing them to work for themselves. The most brutal was the Peloponnesian War. When it was 455 BC, Ancient Greece included … Read more

Tea with bergamot is especially popular in the CIS countries. People often buy this drink with the addition of a certain flavor that makes the taste significantly different from the classic look. Why is bergamot tea called Earl Grey? And it’s all about the history of the product. Unfortunately, it was not 100% possible to find out the … Read more