World Cup 2026 and viewers' dreams
LEGO as a popularizer of football 2026
Chess: who is stronger — man or AI? The history of Deep Blue, AlphaZero, modern neural networks, and the reason why people will never be able to beat a computer.
May 1st in Russia: from Soviet demonstrations to barbecues and the first spring days
This article examines the historical depth of Iran's civilization, presenting evidence that supports its recognition as one of the oldest continuous statehoods on Earth. Based on analysis of archaeological findings, historical records, and recent rankings by international organizations, the article reconstructs Iran's remarkable trajectory from the Proto-Elamite period through the rise of successive empires to the present day. Particular attention is devoted to the Elamite civilization, the Achaemenid Empire's innovations, and the concept of "continuous sovereignty" that distinguishes Iran in global rankings of national longevity.
In this article, the complex relationship between the biblical narrative of Noah's Ark and the geographical object known as Mount Ararat is examined. Based on an analysis of historical evidence, archaeological expeditions, and contemporary geophysical research, the evolution of ideas about the final resting place of the biblical vessel is reconstructed. Special attention is given to the phenomenon of the 'Ararat Anomaly', the Durupinar geostructure, and the long-standing debate between the scientific community and biblicist enthusiasts.
The idea of peace and prosperity in religions
The most peace-loving president in the history of South and North America
The relevance of Immanuel Kant's ideas in the treatise "Perpetual Peace"