Traces of the Cold War in Western Poland
The western part of Poland, today on the border with Germany, used to be largely part of the German Reich … Continue reading Traces of the Cold War in Western Poland
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The Cold War in Hungary – Military Collections, Leftovers & More
Many traces of the communist dictatorship can be found in today’s modern and thriving Hungary. The most visited ones, like … Continue reading The Cold War in Hungary – Military Collections, Leftovers & More
The Red Army in Hungary – Airbases, Bunkers and Ghost Towns
Similar to other satellite countries like Poland, Czechoslovakia and the former German Democratic Republic, for decades after WWII Hungary was … Continue reading The Red Army in Hungary – Airbases, Bunkers and Ghost Towns
Belgrade War Heritage – From WWII to the Yugoslav Wars
Belgrade, the capital city of today’s Serbia, with a population of 1.3 millions, boasts traces of dating back to the … Continue reading Belgrade War Heritage – From WWII to the Yugoslav Wars
Stalin in Georgia
The republic of Georgia, located on the Caucasian isthmus between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, was founded in … Continue reading Stalin in Georgia
Soviet and East German Relics North of Berlin
For the full span of the Cold War, the communist German Democratic Republic has been a highly militarized region. Due … Continue reading Soviet and East German Relics North of Berlin
JFK’s Last Trip to Fort Worth and Dallas
The murder of President Kennedy in Dallas on November 22nd, 1963 is possibly one of the most well-known news stories … Continue reading JFK’s Last Trip to Fort Worth and Dallas
Spomenik – Iconic Modern Art from Tito’s Yugoslavia
Soon after the end of the war Tito and the Communist Party of Yugoslavia started a fight against the Soviet … Continue reading Spomenik – Iconic Modern Art from Tito’s Yugoslavia
A Walk in Kiev – From Medieval Town to Post-Soviet Metropolis
Founded as a trading post back in the 5th century in the Ostrogoth region on the far eastern border of … Continue reading A Walk in Kiev – From Medieval Town to Post-Soviet Metropolis
Communist Highlights in Prague and the Czech Republic
Czechoslovakia had existed as an independent state since the end of WWI and the dissolution of the Austrian Empire. However, … Continue reading Communist Highlights in Prague and the Czech Republic
