Historical events of Kyiv region, facts and research from Ukrainian history
# Czech archaeologists found glass fragments from 1959-1960 in Kazakhstan's Steplaz — three to four years after the official closure date of the camp. It turns out that the most honest witnesses of the era are not KGB documents, but garbage that no one bothered to hide from historians.
While the United States observes a moment of silence for victims of terrorist attacks, Catalonia on this day recalls its own defeat in 1714 — and transforms it into a celebration of identity. Different tragedies, one logic: pain becomes a reference point for the nation.
Kyiv declassifies special services archives on the Volyn tragedy — a decision that emerged from a months-long crisis that had already escalated to symbolic mutual offenses at the highest level.
# Translation The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a decision to rebury the founder of the OUN at the National Military Memorial Cemetery — the same place where his successor Andriy Melnik was laid to rest in May. The remains need to be brought from Rotterdam, where the NKVD assassinated Konovalets in 1938.
# Myth of Ukrainian Nationalism: The Time for Historical Truth Has Come.
The Putyvl District Court has recognized the state's right to a collection whose owner never voluntarily handed it over. Who this person was and what will happen to the artifacts now—official statements remain silent on these matters.
# Essays on Ancient and Modern History of Bilohorodska Community: From Ancient River Names and Mysterious Serpent Ramparts to Just War Theory and Heroic Defense of Kyiv in 2022
Customs officials halted the shipment of a 1915 helmet to the United States — the case serves as a reminder of why controls on the export of historical artifacts are critically important for preserving cultural heritage.
At the State Tax University, a documentary about the defenders of Irpin was screened — the event was timed to coincide with the birthday of the commander known as "Giraffe." It is a story not only about a flag but about how material artifacts anchor the memory of the war.
A red hand stencil at least 67,800 years old has been discovered in the Liang Metanduno cave on the island of Muna. The scientists' dating, published in Nature, forces a reassessment of the chronology of artistic thinking and the migration routes of early Homo sapiens.
In southern Spain archaeologists have uncovered not only Neolithic fortifications but also a Roman burial made a millennium after the fortress was built. We examine why this matters for the history of Europe and what to expect from further investigations.
Near Alexandria, a pleasure vessel matching Strabo's descriptions has been found. The ship was discovered by the submerged island of Antirhodos at a depth of about 7 m and buried under 1.5 m of sediment; the research is being carried out by IEASM under the direction of Frank Goddio.