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1. Short article on the history of Russia July 08, 2011 She was christened in childhood with a lash, Torn to pieces, Scorched. Her soul was trampled by the feet, Inflicting blow upon blow, Of Pechenegs, Varangians, Tartars, And our own people – Much more terrible than the Tartars. In these few lines from a poem published in 1963, Yevgeny Yevtoshenko conveyed the history of Russia and, by extension, the history of the Soviet Union. A land unprotected by natural barriers, it has suffered invasion after invasion – from the east by Pechenegs, Tartars, Khazars and countless others, from the north and west by Varangians, Swedes, Lithuanians... (read more) Author: Stephanie Kio

2. Lithuania and You March 27, 2011 Ever heard of Lithuania? Something about its great beers, even greater basketball or weird traditions? Its amber, linen or the Hill of Crosses? If the answer is no, this article will give you a short brief on the country and what you may get from it, even if you decide not to visit. It’s a good chance you already have something from Lithuania at home... without even knowing it! Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe with a little more than 3 million inhabitants. Most of them are ethnic Lithuanians – a nation which has experienced a lot of highs and lows during its history. Currently Li... (read more) Author: Giedrius Kriauciunas

3. The Second Crusade (1147-1149) February 04, 2011 The primary objective of the series of Crusades that were launched on Jerusalem and lasted for nearly two hundred years was to recover the Holy Land from the growing influence of Islam. The Crusades were thus Holy wars fought between the Muslims and the Christians, to gain control of Jerusalem and surrounding areas. The term “crusade” is actually a broad concept of war that is applied, not only against the Muslims, but all wars undertaken in pursuance of a vow. There were crusades therefore against the Moors, Prussians, Lithuanians and the Albigensian heretics. However, the period betwee... (read more) Author: Sara Khan

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