Today in History: October 25, U.S. Open champion, 5 others killed in plane crash
October 25 marks significant historical events including the death of golfer Payne Stewart in a 1999 plane crash and pivotal moments in U.S. history. [ more ]
Today in History: October 25, U.S. Open champion, 5 others killed in plane crash
October 25 marks significant historical events including the death of golfer Payne Stewart in a 1999 plane crash and pivotal moments in U.S. history. [ more ]
Ukraine updates: Air defense repel another Russian attack DW 08/29/2024
Ukraine's air defense system demonstrates effectiveness by intercepting a large number of Russian drones and missiles during recent air attacks. [ more ]
Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich. [ more ]
Who Is the Russian Assassin Freed as Part of a Sweeping Prisoner Swap?
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War includes 16 individuals, with a former Chechen separatist killer as a key figure in the deal. [ more ]
Ukraine updates: Air defense repel another Russian attack DW 08/29/2024
Ukraine's air defense system demonstrates effectiveness by intercepting a large number of Russian drones and missiles during recent air attacks. [ more ]
Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich DW 08/02/2024
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War recently occurred, involving 26 individuals, including journalists like Evan Gershkovich. [ more ]
Who Is the Russian Assassin Freed as Part of a Sweeping Prisoner Swap?
The largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the West since the Cold War includes 16 individuals, with a former Chechen separatist killer as a key figure in the deal. [ more ]
Espionage missions using submarines were significant during the Cold War, exemplified by Operation Ivy Bells which tapped Soviet communication lines. [ more ]
Children of spies only discovered they were Russian on the plane to Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin greeted children of released spies in Spanish, mirroring 'The Americans' show. The Cold War-style swap had a touch of drama and espionage. [ more ]
Who's part of the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists. [ more ]
Espionage missions using submarines were significant during the Cold War, exemplified by Operation Ivy Bells which tapped Soviet communication lines. [ more ]
Children of spies only discovered they were Russian on the plane to Moscow, Kremlin says
Putin greeted children of released spies in Spanish, mirroring 'The Americans' show. The Cold War-style swap had a touch of drama and espionage. [ more ]
Who's part of the massive prisoner swap between Russia and the West?
The largest East-West civilian prisoner swap since the Cold War took place, involving various individuals, including journalists, security executives, and political activists. [ more ]
This NYC heiress' Cold War retreat in Connecticut that she expanded - but never lived in - has listed for $25.5M
Huguette Clark's estate represents a unique blend of Cold War history and personal narrative, having remained unoccupied despite expansions for potential refuge. [ more ]
This NYC heiress' Cold War retreat in Connecticut that she expanded - but never lived in - has listed for $25.5M
Huguette Clark's estate represents a unique blend of Cold War history and personal narrative, having remained unoccupied despite expansions for potential refuge. [ more ]
Where you can play Spycraft, the game so wild we made a documentary about it
Spycraft: The Great Game combines entertainment and historical insight into Cold War espionage, featuring notable figures like former CIA director William Colby. [ more ]
Watch our documentary, The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft
The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft explores the unexpected collaboration between KGB and CIA leaders in creating a groundbreaking video game. [ more ]
Where you can play Spycraft, the game so wild we made a documentary about it
Spycraft: The Great Game combines entertainment and historical insight into Cold War espionage, featuring notable figures like former CIA director William Colby. [ more ]
Watch our documentary, The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft
The Great Game: The Making of Spycraft explores the unexpected collaboration between KGB and CIA leaders in creating a groundbreaking video game. [ more ]
Verdict expected in trial of former Stasi officer accused of 1974 Berlin shooting
A former East German officer faces trial for the 1974 murder of a Polish firefighter, highlighting the enduring consequences of state-sponsored violence. [ more ]
Verdict expected in trial of former Stasi officer accused of 1974 Berlin shooting
A former East German officer faces trial for the 1974 murder of a Polish firefighter, highlighting the enduring consequences of state-sponsored violence. [ more ]
That Time Winston Churchill Asked America to Nuke Moscow
The Soviet Union's atomic bomb test in 1949 marked the start of an ongoing nuclear arms race among nine countries, raising global security concerns. [ more ]
That Time Winston Churchill Asked America to Nuke Moscow
The Soviet Union's atomic bomb test in 1949 marked the start of an ongoing nuclear arms race among nine countries, raising global security concerns. [ more ]
Cold War-era spy plane makes stunning appearance over Bay Area
The U-2 spy plane's dramatic appearance highlights its significant historical role and operational challenges, coinciding with a pivotal event in Oakland's history. [ more ]
Russia's military has evolved remarkably since WWI, now being a formidable force ranked 4th globally, especially noted for its tank capabilities. [ more ]
Russia's military has evolved remarkably since WWI, now being a formidable force ranked 4th globally, especially noted for its tank capabilities. [ more ]
75 years of Frankfurt Book Fair: World stage for protests DW 09/25/2024
The Frankfurt Book Fair has served as a significant platform for cultural diplomacy over its 75 years, navigating complex political landscapes. [ more ]
A Cold War Journalist Who Was Falsely Labeled a KGB Asset After Scooping Rest of Media and CIA Dies at 87
Dusko Doder's keen intuition and connections enabled him to report Yuri Andropov's death ahead of US intelligence in 1984, highlighting media efficacy. [ more ]
A Cold War Journalist Who Was Falsely Labeled a KGB Asset After Scooping Rest of Media and CIA Dies at 87
Dusko Doder's keen intuition and connections enabled him to report Yuri Andropov's death ahead of US intelligence in 1984, highlighting media efficacy. [ more ]
This High-Altitude Surveillance Aircraft from the 1960s Still Serves in the US Air Force
The U-2 Dragon Lady remains a vital reconnaissance aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, adapting to modern intelligence needs despite its 1955 introduction. [ more ]
Under a Frozen Army Base, He Found Incredible Fossils
Camp Century's ice samples reveal new insights into Greenland's ice sheet stability, suggesting it has melted away more recently than previously thought. [ more ]
Under a Frozen Army Base, He Found Incredible Fossils
Camp Century's ice samples reveal new insights into Greenland's ice sheet stability, suggesting it has melted away more recently than previously thought. [ more ]
Gabriel's Moon by William Boyd review hugely enjoyable cold war espionage
The overthrow and assassination of Patrice Lumumba highlights the complex interplay between colonialism, politics, and personal identity in the early Cold War context. [ more ]
Quaid Looks the Part, but 'Reagan' Is More Glowing Commercial Than Biopic
Dennis Quaid's portrayal of Ronald Reagan captures his charisma and historical significance, particularly regarding the fall of the Soviet Union. [ more ]
Quaid Looks the Part, but 'Reagan' Is More Glowing Commercial Than Biopic
Dennis Quaid's portrayal of Ronald Reagan captures his charisma and historical significance, particularly regarding the fall of the Soviet Union. [ more ]
The Peekskill Riots Revealed the Racism and Antisemitism Hidden Beneath the Surface of the Anti-Communist Movement
The protest against Paul Robeson's concert in 1949 exemplified the intense societal divisions during the Cold War era, particularly regarding civil rights and leftist affiliations. [ more ]
O'Brien Speaks: Trump's 'Shadow Secretary of State' Weighs In
The Cold War garrisoning of troops is becoming obsolete in modern expeditionary warfare. Trump's foreign policy focused on diplomacy over traditional doctrine. [ more ]
O'Brien Speaks: Trump's 'Shadow Secretary of State' Weighs In
The Cold War garrisoning of troops is becoming obsolete in modern expeditionary warfare. Trump's foreign policy focused on diplomacy over traditional doctrine. [ more ]
Regan Vest - Danish Cold War Museum / AART architects
The newly opened Cold War Museum REGAN Vest reveals Denmark's best-preserved Cold War bunker, highlighting its role in safeguarding democracy during potential global conflict. [ more ]
Regan Vest - Danish Cold War Museum / AART architects
The newly opened Cold War Museum REGAN Vest reveals Denmark's best-preserved Cold War bunker, highlighting its role in safeguarding democracy during potential global conflict. [ more ]
President Roosevelt's strategy to maneuver Japan into firing the first shot was executed at Pearl Harbor, leading to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by President Truman. [ more ]
Before Gershkovich: Big prisoner swaps between enemies
Prisoner exchange between Russia and the West, largest in post-Soviet times, involved 24 prisoners, highlighting historic moment and delicate negotiations. [ more ]
Kiki Kogelnik: the 'secret' Austrian Pop star who made out-of-this-world art
Kiki Kogelnik's work is gaining recognition internationally through exhibitions at Pace Gallery and Kunsthaus Zürich, showcasing her unique style and experimentation with materials. [ more ]
The story 'The Drummer Boy on Independence Day' by E. L. Doctorow, discovered posthumously, likely wasn't published due to its low stakes and lack of advocacy. [ more ]
The London Tunnels raising 30 million to open Cold War tunnels as a tourist attraction
The London Tunnels company plans to refurbish Cold War tunnels into a tourist attraction, raising funds through share offerings and estimating a 2027 public opening. [ more ]