‘Scythian Square’ of Herodotus: Borders of Scythia in the 5th century...

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"Scythia is a quadrangle, two sides of which reach the sea, and the line running inland is the same length as the one that...

Why Scythians chased a hare before the battle with Darius the...

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Renown Scythologyst Dr. Dmitry Raevsky (1941-2004) observed: “There is a curious motif on the gold appliques from Kul-Oba and on the silver appliques from the...

Darius the Great Flees Scythia/Ukraine: Saved by donkeys and the bridge

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“Darius sent a horseman to Idanthyrsos king of the Scythians with this message: "You extraordinary man! Why do you keep fleeing when you certainly...

Persian Cavalry Raid Across Scythia: Darius receives ‘Bird, Mouse, Frog, 5...

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“A third of the time allocated by Darius for the entire Scythian campaign had already passed. Another 21 days were still needed to be...

Darius the Great’s Route in Scythia/ Ukraine: How far the Persian...

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“Having transported his army across the Thracian Bosporus via a bridge built by Mandrocles, Darius easily conquered the Thracian tribes and port cities of...

Gelon-Bilsk Grandiose Scythian Fortress in Central Ukraine: Account of Herodotus

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“In exploring Herodotus' route through the northern Scythian regions, it is necessary to touch upon the detailed description of the city of Gelon in...

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Paris Grand Slam gold medallist Daria BILODID (UKR) was crowned the youngest world judo champion in history with a sensational performance in Baku....

Gold Phiale (Libation Bowl) from Solokha Scythian Kurgan

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The phiale was found in the Solokha Royal Kurgan in Ukraine.

Castles of Kyiv Rus: Why the realm was called Gardariki

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The title illustration and the one below were found in the book 'Zhivopisnaya Rossiya', vol. 5 that was published in 1897. The illustration below...

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Ukraine Vyshyvanka/ Embroidery Shirt Day

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Serge Lifar was "a Ukrainian dancer and choreographer, and one of the greatest male ballet dancers of the 20th century. Lifar was also a choreographer,...

Almost Antique Locomotive Operating in Ukraine

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Fun to watch 66-year old train in such good shape and at such a speed!