By Amy McPhersonFeatures correspondent
Walter Bibikow/Getty ImagesNovgorod was established as a major Varangian (Viking) trade settlement (Credit: Walter Bibikow/Getty Images)While residents of Moscow and St Petersburg argue whether it was the Soviets or the tsars who defined Russian culture, Novgorodians insist it was the Vikings.
One hundred years ago, revolution flung Russia from the imperialist era into the communist era – from centuries of tsars to red Soviet stars. In St Petersburg, extravagant palaces recall the lavish lifestyles of the Russian emperors, while in Moscow, austere skyscrapers are reminders of the stark existence under dictatorial rule. Read More...
Explore More The trans influencer and activist who bared her breasts at the White House previously opened up on TikTok about being in a polyamorous relationship.
Rose Montoya — who was banned for popping off her top and exposing her chest moments after meeting President Biden at the Saturday Pride party — posted several videos in the last year detailing how “liberated” the nontraditional path made her feel.
“For a while, I thought that there was something wrong with me. Read More...
By Stephen DowlingFeatures correspondent
Getty ImagesEnceladus is one of Saturn's larger moons and is thought to have an ocean beneath its icy crust (Credit: Getty Images)Astronomers recently announced that they had discovered 62 new moons around the ringed planet Saturn and another has just been added to the list. So, how have they lain hidden for so long?
Ever since humanity began looking skywards, our Moon has stared back at us from its orbit a relatively short distance from our planet. Read More...
