The Synthesis of "Romanov Dynasty"

Explore the rise and dramatic fall of the House of Romanov, the last imperial dynasty that ruled Russia for over 300 years until their execution.

Explore the Russian Empire, one of history's largest empires, from its founding by Peter the Great to its dramatic fall in the 1917 Revolution.

Discover the causes and events of the February Revolution in 1917, which ended centuries of Romanov rule and set the stage for communism in Russia.

An overview of the Tsardom of Russia (1547-1721), the era of Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great that saw vast expansion and autocratic rule.

The story of Grigori Rasputin, the Siberian mystic whose influence over the Russian royal family helped pave the way for revolution.

Discover Catherine the Great, the German princess who became Russia's longest-reigning female ruler and transformed it into a global power.

Explore the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Russia's first crowned tsar, known for his vast territorial expansion and brutal reign of terror.

Explore the Rurik dynasty, the Viking-descended rulers who founded the Kievan Rus' and shaped the course of Russian history for over 700 years.

A concise overview of the series of wars between the Russian and Ottoman Empires that reshaped Eastern Europe and the balance of power.

Discover Peter the Great, the transformative tsar who dragged Russia into the modern era with sweeping reforms, military expansion, and a new capital.