Russia's long and dramatic history is explored through animated maps and timelines. Part 5 looks at Russia's humiliating military defeat to Japan, which contributed to the bloody events of the 1905 Revolution. The failure to find a path...

What was West Berlin like just before the wall fell? When in West Berlin, how obvious was the wall at the time?<br/>
The Fall of the Berlin Wall with Rory Maclean, Part 1

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Time of Troubles

This clip looks at Russian history during the revolutionary period of 1917-1922.

This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Ukraine.

Russia is reported to be building a new high-speed rail line that would take just 48 hours to travel from Moscow to Beijing, replacing the iconic Trans-siberian railway, according to reports cited by the International Business...