# Berlin Wall
12 Defining Events from the 1990s That Continue to Influence Today’s World
The 1990s stand out as a pivotal era that reshaped the landscape of the modern world. From groundbreaking political changes to explosive advances in technology and culture, the decade set in motion…
The Devastating Consequences of the Cold War
After World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the world’s two superpowers. The British Empire…
Remarkable Historic Blunders these People Should be Embarrassed About
We all screw up from time to time, but few of us have ever committed a blunder as great as…
This is What Life was Like in Communist East Germany
After being allies in World War II, the Soviet Union and the West soon resumed mutual hostilities. As part of…
Little Mistakes from History With Huge Consequences
Everybody makes little mistakes, but most of the time our mistakes have few, if any, serious consequences. And if they…
18 Captivating Images of the History of the Berlin Wall
On June 15, 1961, the First Secretary of the Socialist Union Party and the German Democratic Republic State Council, chairman…
East German Secret Police: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Stasi
The world of Cold War spying is often depicted as a glamorous business, with clandestine meetings, ingenious gadgets and high…
This Day In History: Construction of the Berlin Wall Began (1961)
This day in history the East German government decided to build a wall in the divided city of Berlin. The…