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Why the East German Uprising of 1953 Was So Intense
In 1953 no Berlin Wall divided the German people. Travel between East and West Germany, via Berlin, occurred with relative frequency. Residents of the Soviet puppet state saw with their own eyes…
American History
Queen Victoria’s Chimney Stalker and Other Creepy Moments From History
One of the more unfortunate aspects of history – and of life in general, for that matter – is that…
Cold War
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…