Ukraine
Latest about Ukraine
'Cosmic' and 'phantom' UFOs are all over Ukraine's skies, government report claims
By Brandon Specktor published
Dozens of 'phantom' and 'cosmic' UFOs have been detected in the skies over Ukraine, a new government report claims.
Scythian arrowheads and Bronze Age dwelling uncovered in Ukraine
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Scythian artifacts were found near Bilsk in Ukraine.
What is genocide?
By Tom Metcalfe published
Acts of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
Soviet Union: History, leaders and legacy
By Owen Jarus last updated
Reference The Soviet Union was the world's first communist country and had a major influence on the 20th century — and still has an influence today.
'Lost tapes' from Chernobyl show the haunting fallout of the nuclear disaster
By Mindy Weisberger published
Recently unearthed footage that documented the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident remained hidden for decades.
Russian forces reportedly stole priceless Scythian treasures from Ukrainian museum
By Owen Jarus published
Russian forces have reportedly stolen ancient Scythian artifacts made of gold from a museum in Ukraine.
Radioactive material stolen from Chernobyl monitoring lab: Here's what that means.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
During Russia's invasion of the city of Chernobyl in Ukraine, looters stole radioactive material from a radiation monitoring laboratory near the city's defunct nuclear power plant.
How Stalin used "The Terror" to secure his iron grip on power
By Jonathan Gordon published
Inside All About History 115: Learn how Stalin secured his iron grip on power through terror and imprisoning or executing his enemies.
Sign up for the Live Science daily newsletter now
Get the world’s most fascinating discoveries delivered straight to your inbox.