Encyclopedia - 1052: Encyclopedia - 1052
1052 - Events. 1052 - Births. May 23 - King Philip I of France (d. 1108) Milarepa Saint Hugh of Grenoble 1052 - Deaths. June 3 -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saint Sophia Cathedral In Novgorod: Encyclopedia Ii - Saint Sophia Cathedral In Novgorod - History
The five-domed stone cathedral was built by Vladimir of Novgorod on behest of his father, Yaroslav the Wise, as a sign of gratitude to No...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - His Way To The Throne
Early years of Yaroslav's life are enshrouded in mystery. He was one of the numerous sons of Vladimir the Great, presumably his second by...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halych: Encyclopedia Ii - Halych - Old Halych
Written mention of Halych by Slavic chronicles dates back to 1138. Most comprehensive records about Halych are found in the Hypatian Code...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halych: Encyclopedia Ii - Halych - Old Halych
The excavations by Jaroslaw Pasternak conducted until 1942 established that ancient Halych originated at the place of todays village Kryl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - Family Life And Posterity
In 1019, Yaroslav married Ingegerd Olofsdotter, daughter of king of Sweden, and gave Ladoga to her as a marriage gift. There are good rea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Halych: Encyclopedia Ii - Halych - Name
The name of the city, although spelled identically "Галич" in modern East Slavic languages, is pronounced as Halych in Ukrainian and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yaroslav I The Wise: Encyclopedia Ii - Yaroslav I The Wise - His Reign
Leaving aside the legitimacy of Yaroslav's claims to the Kievan throne and his postulated guilt in the murder of brothers, Nestor and lat...   » Read the article