1977’s Memorandum: Finding a Solution for the Arms Race
Italian memorandum from 1977 reveals three solutions for the problem of the arms race. The solutions proposed by the Soviet Union, Denmark and Warsaw Pact reflect the great tension that marked the geopolitical scene during the 1970s.
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The Truth About Wearing Eyeglasses. From 1802.
In the years before the 1800’s, “the nose that wore the spectacles” was always that of an informed person…
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The Forgotten Art of Letter Writing
Once upon a time, “Let’s grab a drink.” definitely wasn’t a way to ask someone on a date. If a man said that to a lady, depending on the circumstances, he could end up in a duel. When writing a letter, a man or woman needed to show the exceptional skills of great grammar, style, […]
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Propaganda: The Covert Agenda That Was Created in 1976
Charles Bridge in Prague in the 1970s (Photo: Vitold Muratov/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 4.0) In the early 1970’s, Western propaganda caused much pain to the communist governments behind the Iron Curtain. When light fear is mixed with empathy, the propaganda war becomes very strong. It wasn’t aimed against the people, but against the government […]
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What Did the Stasi Do After They Arrested Agents From a Restaurant?
The former headquarters of the Stasi in Berlin- Lichtenberg (Photo: Andreas Praefcke/Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.5 Generic license) In 1961 West Berlin was a hub of spies. According to one of the Stasi reports, the Western secret services controlled, trained, instructed, and remunerated their agents. Therefore, the agents of the East German Secret Service […]
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