Jimmy Chen

Alexander Pushkin is celebrated as Russia’s national poet. He was proud of his African roots, though never fulfilled his desire to visit the continent.

Although Russia is primarily seen as a land power, the Russian navy has fought several battles over the centuries that have shaped Russian history.

Discover the extraordinary life of Liu Bang, a peasant who reunited China and founded a dynasty that lasted 400 years.

This is the tale of how one of Napoleon’s generals became King of Sweden and founded a dynasty that continues to sit on the Swedish throne.

How did the medieval principality of Muscovy emerge from being a relative backwater to create modern Russia? Read on to find out!

A brief history of St. Petersburg, Russia’s second city and former imperial capital.

Nicknamed the “Bravest of the Brave” by Napoleon, Marshal Michel Ney carried out incredible exploits against the odds but struggled to command large bodies of men.

The flamboyant Joachim Murat led some of history’s greatest cavalry charges and ruled the Napoleonic Kingdom of Naples, but his poor political judgment would cause his downfall