What was the British East India Company? - Part 1

It was one of the most powerful and influential company in the world. An agent of commerce and imperialism of the British Empire, explore the history of the British East India Company.

Great Leaders: Who was Peter the Great? (Part 6): Reforms

Peter shaped his reforms to match his ambitions, but he also made contribution that were less violent. Explore how Peter contributed to Russia’s education, culture, religion and society.

Time of Troubles: The Time Before the Romanovs (Part 3)

With the Russia leaderless and the country faced mortal danger from its foreign adversaries, explore how Russia passed the last years of the Time of Troubles.

Time of Troubles: The Time Before the Romanovs (Part 2)

Time of Troubles was a turbulent period in Russian history. Explore this period where intrigue, rivalry, pretenders, rebellions and invasions plagued the lands of Russia.

Great Leaders: Who was Peter the Great? (Part 1)

Explore the life and reign of a towering figure in history – Peter the Great.

Warriors: Who were the Streltsy?

Explore the story of the notorious military units that scared the life of Peter the Great – the Streltsy.

What was the Raskol or the Great Schism?

Explore the event that split the Russia Orthodox Church forever – the Great Schism or Raskol.

How did Tsar Michael Romanov Re-establish Russia's Foreign Relations?

Tsar Michael Romanov

Discover how Tsar Michael Romanov restarted Russia’s foreign relations after the Time of Troubles.

Time of Troubles: The Time Before the Romanovs (Part 1)

Time of Troubles was a turbulent period in Russian history. Explore this period where intrigue, rivalry, pretenders, rebellions and invasions plagued the lands of Russia.

Who were the Romanovs? (Part 1)

Explore one of the most famous families that ruled in history and directed the faith of the largest empire that the world had seen.