Recently I’ve been wondering how Americans became so contentious and polarized. We don’t seem to be able to agree on much, although some polling suggests that we have more in common than media coverage would lead us to believe. What’s for sure is that we no longer have a broadly recognized common enemy like the Soviet Union during the Cold War, though some think that AI will … [Read more...] about Which Cold War Decade Most Influenced the Way Americans Experience the World Today?
COLD WAR SPYING YEAR BY YEAR: 1963
1963 is a pivotal year in the Cold War intelligence struggle, highlighted by JFK's assassination in the US and Kim Philby's defection in Britain. The optimism that followed the resolution of the Cuban Missile crisis was replaced by a quieter but no less intense intelligence war. Both East and West concluded that intelligence—not military confrontation—would determine the next … [Read more...] about COLD WAR SPYING YEAR BY YEAR: 1963
It’s Time For A Cold War Roadtrip: Let’s Go
It’s finally summer and for at least some of us that means it’s a chance to get away. Why not jump start your adventures with a Cold War roadtrip? From missile sites and atomic tourism to the hippie trail, here are five ideas, three in the United States and two abroad. The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site During the Cold War, a vast arsenal of nuclear missiles … [Read more...] about It’s Time For A Cold War Roadtrip: Let’s Go
Chile: Stadium as Prison
The 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted by North America will soon be just a fleeting memory, but concrete reminders of the event will remain, dotting the landscapes of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The Stadiums In an interesting factoid, no new stadiums were built specifically for the 2026 games. Instead, the 2026 tournament relied overwhelmingly on existing stadiums. North … [Read more...] about Chile: Stadium as Prison
Cold War Spying Year by Year: 1962
1962 was one of the most dangerous years of the Cold War, and espionage was central to almost every major international crisis. Intelligence agencies were not simply gathering information—they were shaping policy, conducting sabotage, running double agents, stealing technology, and preparing for nuclear war. Here are some of the year’s major events. The Cuban Missile … [Read more...] about Cold War Spying Year by Year: 1962
