Game of Thrones: what the actors looked like before they got to Westeros

What the Olympics looked like in the "dark ages", or Why do they think that the Middle Ages destroyed sports?

Five rings and the slogan “Faster. Above. Stronger”are integral symbols of the Olympic Games, which are almost 120 years old. Of course, their history is not limited to such a modest time period, it is much older. Contrary to popular belief that the Middle Ages was a dark time in which sports competitions did not exist, this is not at all the case. Then, too, sports flourished, and competitions were held. What the medieval Olympiad looked like, further in the review

What 7 magnificent medieval castles in Europe looked like before they fell into ruins

During the quarantine, we are deprived of the opportunity to travel, but no one canceled the virtual exploration, right? Therefore, we will go on a fascinating journey through the most magnificent European castles, which keep centuries of incredibly rich history in their ruins. After many centuries of decline, wars and historical reconciliation, most of the castles have turned into ruins, and now they are only a pale shadow of their former glory. What did they look like during their heyday?

What the labels of Russian and Soviet sweets looked like before and after the revolution

Almost a hundred years ago, the October Revolution took place, which radically changed the ideology and the course of history of a huge country. The changes have affected every field of activity and every person. We decided to compare the labels of Russian and Soviet sweets before and after 1917 to find out if the revolution even touched sweets

Who became the children of the king of pop music Michael Jackson: What they do, what they have achieved and what they look like

For millions of people around the world, Michael Jackson will forever remain an idol, a vivid example of enormous artistic talent. 11 years have passed since the death of the legendary "king of pop", but his creative and personal life remains the subject of heated debate to this day. Today we will not touch upon either the topic of creativity, or the scrupulous topic of accusations, either far-fetched or real. Today we will talk about the children of a pop star. After all, after his death, not only numerous songs and clips remained, but also

Where they dug clay, where they baked the royal bread, and where they planted gardens: What the center of Moscow looked like in the Middle Ages

Walking around the center of Moscow, it is interesting to think about what was in this or that place in the Middle Ages. And if you know the true history of a particular area or street and imagine who and how lived here several centuries ago, the names of the areas and the whole view are perceived in a completely different way. And you already look at the Moscow center with completely different eyes