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The Zakrevskys’ Pyramid, one of the most mysterious structures in Ukraine, is located in the village of Berezova Rudka in the Poltava region. This unique architectural monument was built in the 19th century by landowner Hnat Zakrevsky as a family mausoleum
We kiss constantly… A kiss greets us at birth and bids us farewell on our final journey. We kiss our parents and children, siblings, friends, colleagues, husbands, and wives. But why do we do it? Where did one of the most significant symbols of affection in human history originate?
Rumors and gossip are all around us… They are sought after by 75% of the population, who use them to fill gaps in necessary information. This need has been passed down from our primitive ancestors, for whom gossip was the first and only means of communication vital for survival
Research conducted using tomography has shown that when a man is asked to think about nothing, he focuses on two things. Can you name them?
On the island of Zhuravlykha in the village of Pliasheva stands a sturdy fortress. Though it appears formidable, it is actually a holy monastery. It was built not during the times of ancient princes but as recently as 1914, and it serves as a guardian of significant events in Ukrainian history
The 100-meter sprint is one of the most spectacular sports disciplines, serving as a benchmark for the limits of human capability. Over time, stadiums, footwear, training methods, and approaches to nutrition have evolved, yet the question of how significantly athletes’ results have improved remains relevant. Let us explore how the evolution of sports and technology has impacted sprinting performances over the past 100 years, from the 1924 Paris Olympics to the same Games in Paris in 2024
The Russian invasion dealt a devastating blow to Ukraine’s economy. However, the Ukrainian business community did not despair or give up. On the contrary, these new and complex challenges prompted many companies to explore new avenues for economic growth. Leaders of Ukrainian businesses discussed this during one of the panels at the 10th Kyiv International Economic Forum
A groundbreaking director who revolutionized theatrical art. His productions resembled mysteries, and his ideas were ahead of their time. He founded the renowned «Berezil» theater and directed three feature films. Kurbas emphasized: «You cry on stage while the audience watches calmly. It should be the other way around — you must remain calm, and the audience should cry!»
Since the Neolithic Revolution, the challenge of sourcing, accumulating, processing, and preserving food has been crucial for human survival and progress. However, scientists are concluding that this civilizational advantage comes at an unreasonably high cost. Packaging has become a constant source of chemical contamination for our bodies
The film The Apprentice: The Rise of Trump by director Ali Abbasi premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May. This movie, chronicling the period when Trump’s star first rose over Manhattan, becoming a beacon of Reagan-era capitalism, provides no definitive answers. It merely subtly shapes the viewer’s perspective
Modern wars are making their «contribution» to the new reality. At the Kyiv International Economic Forum, held for the third time under martial law, one of the most important topics was human capital, social challenges, and economic strategies during wartime
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile were a royal couple whose story had a monumental impact on the fate of Spain and the entire world. Their marriage in 1469 united the two largest kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula: Aragon, Ferdinand’s homeland, and Castile, Isabella’s birthplace. This union was not only politically advantageous but also passionate…
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The brilliant tragic-farcical body horror «The Substance» has sparked discussions not only about the incredible talent and boldness of Demi Moore, who played the leading role but also about the human body as one of the most common subjects depicted in the history of cinema
The profound influence on public opinion is increasingly monopolized by a vast number of propagandists, guided by the principle: «If you make it a trend, you make it the truth»
The story of Louis Zamperini (January 26, 1917 – July 2, 2014) — an athlete, Olympian, airman, World War II hero, and a man who endured the harshest trials — is one of the most inspiring chapters in the chronicles of the 20th century
How did it happen that the Nobel Prize was awarded to people whose discovery had been ignored by the scientific community for nearly 30 years?! Why are some countries rich while others are poor, and why do technologies not constantly improve the quality of life? The stories of the 2024 Nobel laureates are not only fascinating and paradoxical but also highly instructive
At the end of 1968, Alain Delon became embroiled in a grim criminal case involving the mysterious murder of his Serbian bodyguard, who allegedly blamed the actor in a farewell letter, claiming Delon had ordered the hit. General Charles de Gaulle himself appeared at the trial. The judge could not ignore this and gave the President of France the floor. De Gaulle stood up and said: «I have nothing to say except one thing — France has only one Alain Delo». Judging by the way the press responded to the death of the great actor, one might conclude that the general was slightly mistaken: there is only one Alain Delon, not just for France, but for the entire world. He is a whole world
Do you believe in aliens, ghosts, Bigfoot, and that governments are hiding the truth from you? Does the name Charles Fort ring a bell? In this article, we will explore when and why humanity developed a mysterious passion for «hunting for anomalies»
«You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them…»
In 1892, the German physician Max von Pettenkofer convinced that cholera was caused by miasmas emitted by filth and household waste rather than microbes, decided to prove his point radically — he drank a culture of cholera vibrio in front of his colleagues, fully confident that he would not fall ill and thereby disprove Koch’s theory…
«…on his way from Kyiv, he saw scenes of immense human suffering, and a melody was born within him. Valentin wanted to play it. It was pure improvisation; no one expected it. The entire hall anticipated tragic music of sorrow and grief. But Valentin sat at the piano and played a melody of incredible beauty, light, and harmony. It was a complete shock — the contrast of such otherworldly, angelic music with the horrors of war that inspired it. This is Silvestrov — paradoxical genius…»
In a world where content consumption is growing exponentially, short films have become the perfect format for a quick dive into the art of cinema. From classic pieces to modern online platforms, short films are alive and thriving, evoking primal emotions in viewers
It is time to reject the view of Nietzsche’s philosophy as a bunch of random aphorisms: his philosophy is just as completely an organized system as Schopenhauer’s, developed from one single fundamental, all-pervading thought
It was on the fiftieth anniversary of the liberation from the concentration camp. Eva went up to the podium, took a few deep breaths, and spoke to the public: «I forgive Josef Mengele and all the doctors who carried out the horrific experiments on me and my sister Miriam. I forgive them for killing my parents, taking away my family and childhood, and turning my life into hell…»
Scientists have calculated the theoretically likely number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy that possibly have means of communication
The question of Mileva’s actual role in Einstein’s scientific discoveries remains a matter of debate among researchers. And this does not diminish her importance as a support and possible inspiration for Einstein during the period when fundamental discoveries were made
A womanizer, a self-taught theatricalist, a slacker, a man with a flair for money, a nouveau riche and a daredevil — all sorts of things were said about Singer. But he gave the world the most famous sewing machine with Sphinx and scrolls, which spread all over the world
When Milarepa, one of the greatest yogis of Tibet, was away, demons came to his cave. Initially, he tried to push them out with various techniques, but the demons would not disappear. Then Milarepa decided to change his approach
The Jesuits were well aware of the importance of social elevators. Their education provided a pass to the elite for talented people regardless of social status. Not everyone was an aristocrat. Not everyone professed Catholicism. Still, the contribution of the Jesuits to world culture can hardly be overestimated
Global warming is affecting, among other things, groundwater levels. So, what is happening to groundwater springs today? Does humanity have a sustainable water future, or are we facing a critical depletion of groundwater sources?
A study by American scientists significantly expands our understanding of the habits and motivations behind gossip. The experiment’s results not only refute several common myths but also reveal the underlying psychological and social factors that influence this behavioral tendency
On May 3, 1898, in Kyiv, Golda Meir (1898–1978) was born — one of the most iconic political figures of the mid-20th century, whose words are quoted to this day. She was the first female prime minister of Israel and the third woman in the world to achieve such a high position