Former allies, America and the USSR fought a "Cold War" after the end of WWII. In 1962, their disagreements nearly caused a nuclear catastrophe. This collection explores the far-reaching impact of their disputes and rivalries.
Despite half a million dead and injured and a 1953 Armistice, Korea remains divided.
Certain types of atoms, like uranium 235, can split. The splitting of those atoms is called nuclear fission.
North Vietnamese (PAVN) General Phuong describes battle preparations for Ia Drang, where they began a five-phase attack against the South (ARVN).
Iguazu Falls is a huge, cascading waterfall at the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Artwork created by inmates and Soviet propaganda posters show details about prison life.
James Donovan, a respected lawyer who had played a role in the Nuremberg War-Crimes Trial, is selected to represent Rudolf Abel, who is accused of bei...
Although Rudolf Abel's wife lives in Russia, James Donovan starts receiving letters from someone calling herself Abel's wife.
In East Berlin, James Donovan meets Wolfgang Vogel, an East-Berlin lawyer, as they begin negotiations to swap a Soviet spy (Rudolf Abel) for an Americ...
Authorized by officials in Washington, James Donovan - the lawyer who saved Rudolf Abel's life - is sent to Berlin. His mission is to negotiated a spy...
The Soviet leader backs down when the US promises not to invade Cuba.
Three generations of Kims retain firm control both politically and personally in North Korea using a philosophy called chuch'e (juche).
After WWII, Korea is divides into North (Russian control) and South (US control). The Russians refuse to reunify, while the South forms a new democrat...
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