Hurrem Sultan, also known under the name Roksolana, was the wife of famous Ottoman Emperor Suleiman the Magnificent. She became the first woman in the history of the East who shared the right of ruling the Empire with her husband....

Anna Yaroslavna (Anne of Kiev) serves as a reminder of the importance of cross-cultural communication and cooperation in shaping the course of history. Daughter of Grand Prince Yaroslav the Wise, was Queen of France after marrying King Henry I. Her diplomatic efforts promoted cultural and political ties between France and Kievan Rus', leading to future alliances and trade agreements. Anna is celebrated as a symbol of cultural heritage shared between Ukraine and Europe....

She was the eminent Kyiv princess, the first Christian governess of Kyiv Rus and the first Ukrainian canonized saint. Some consider the princess Olga as a one of the cruelest and the most imperious rulers, while others think of her as a perfect mother, faithful wife and the wisest woman in Kyiv Rus history. So, what do we know about this princess who was respected by all men and who gained the throne of ancient Kyiv Rus?...