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True to this moniker, Ukraine’s Cossacks — a semi-nomadic militaristic group originating somewhere in the 15th century —  are renowned as sovereign warriors and pioneers of independence in Ukraine. Deeply ingrained in Ukrainian national mythology, particularly through the works of revered figures like poet Taras Shevchenko, their historical significance transcends mere military prowess. The Cossacks embody ideals of freedom, strength, and democracy, and their legacy c...

“With great power comes great responsibility.” That adage from the Spiderman comics can find its origin back to at least the Book of Luke - “To whom much is given,

Zaporizhzhian Cossacks are warriors who have been revered for centuries in Ukraine. A family is maintaining the Cossack traditions by training people with swords, maces and their bare hands.

The idea of a plucky underdog fighting his way to victory is common in stories, but that's not how war really works. In the real world, whenever a bunch

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country needs a protected sky and the formation of an air coalition.

Nationalists of any country can look to Jozef Pilsudski for inspiration.

Rochester historian explains how Ukraine history is complicated and intertwined with many other nations, empires, ethnicities and religions.

THE only news in town is the Russian attack on Ukraine.

LRT English Newsletter: Napoleonic pick-up lines and mass vaccination 10 Napoleon Bonaparte / AP LRT English Newsletter – May 7, 2021. From disappointed Napoleon (more on that later), to the rekindling of the Lithuanian–Polish Commonwealth and the announced mass vaccination – it has truly been a historical week. First things first, mass vaccination. The slots will be offered to the following age groups: – May 10: 55+ – May 31: 16+ For now, you can register on dedicated websites of som...

Polish president thanks ‘Lithuanian brothers’ for shared ‘historical path’ 83 The joint sitting of the Polish and Lithuanian parliaments. / J. Stacevičius/LRT On the 230th anniversary marking the May 3 Constitution, Polish President Andrzej Duda thanked “our Lithuanian brothers” for the shared heritage. "On behalf of the people of Poland, I would like to sincerely thank our Lithuanian brothers for the historical path we have taken together in defending your freedom and ours, and su...