Biography

Chopin's relationship with George Sand lasted almost until the last years of the composer's life, ending in 1847.

The second Tuesday of October is Ada Lovelace Day.

At the insistence of his marshals, Napoleon abdicated, relinquishing power to his son, and entrusting the regency to his wife Marie Louise.

In May 1492, Columbus arrived at the port of Palos in Andalusia, where the town provided him with two caravels: Niña and Pinta, and leased a larger ship, the caravel "Santa Maria," as his flagship.

Shakespeare’s works have inspired filmmakers. Some 420 full-length films were based on his works.

Shakespeare invented many words and phraseological compounds that entered everyday usage.

He built from scratch the new city of St. Petersburg, to which he moved the country's capital.

Grigori Rasputin's career at the Tsar's court began in Poland, specifically at the Tsar's residence in Spala, which was then in the Kingdom of Poland.

Peter the Great is Vladimir Putin's favorite historical figure.

She was the first Russian prima ballerina, who gained international fame.