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Cold War: Ideology & Proxy Wars

Sparks After Victory
Sparks After Victory

How the End of World War II Sparked a New Rivalry

What happens when victory is just the beginning? Step into the tense years after World War II, where old friends become wary rivals and every handshake hides a new suspicion. Discover the choices, warnings, and gambles that shaped the world you know today.

Chapter 1 • 15 mins

Red vs. Red, White & Blue
Red vs. Red, White & Blue

How Competing Ideas of Freedom and Equality Shaped the Cold War and the World

What if the real Cold War battle was fought with ideas, not just weapons? Get ready to see how freedom, equality, and a bit of jazz shaped the world you live in.

Chapter 2 • 16 mins

Atoms & Anxieties
Atoms & Anxieties

How Nuclear Weapons Shaped the Cold War—and Kept Everyone Awake at Night

What happens when the world’s fate hangs on a button? Step into the shadow of the mushroom cloud and see how fear, science, and strategy shaped the Cold War—and the lives of everyone living through it.

Chapter 3 • 15 mins

Checkpoint Berlin
Checkpoint Berlin

How a City Split the World and Put It Back Together

Step into the city where the Cold War got personal. From midnight escapes to standoffs that nearly sparked World War III, this tome takes you through Berlin’s wildest moments and the everyday lives caught in the middle. You’ll never look at a border the same way again.

Chapter 4 • 15 mins

Hot Wars in Cold Asia
Hot Wars in Cold Asia

Why Asia’s Cold War Battles Still Matter

Asia’s battlefields were anything but cold. Discover how local struggles drew in superpowers, why the fighting never really ended, and how the echoes of these wars still shape lives today.

Chapter 5 • 16 mins

Revolution Island
Revolution Island

How Cuba Shook the Cold War and Outsmarted Superpowers

A tiny island, a world on edge. Discover how Cuba’s revolution sent shockwaves through the Cold War, outsmarted superpowers, and left a mark on everything from baseball to backroom deals. This is the story of how the underdog changed the game.

Chapter 6 • 15 mins

Sands, Diamonds & Drums
Sands, Diamonds & Drums

How Superpowers and Local Leaders Battled for Africa and the Middle East (and Sometimes Danced Together)

Superpowers wanted oil, diamonds, and influence. Local leaders wanted freedom, power, and a say in their own future. This tome shows you how their paths crossed, clashed, and sometimes danced together across deserts, jungles, and city streets. Expect coups, secret deals, and a few surprises.

Chapter 7 • 17 mins

Spies Like Us
Spies Like Us

The Secret World That Changed the Cold War

Ever wondered who really won the Cold War—the soldiers or the spies? Step into a world of secrets, gadgets, and double lives, where a single whisper could change history. Discover the real stories behind the headlines and see how the shadow game was played.

Chapter 8 • 17 mins

When Chill Meets Thaw
When Chill Meets Thaw

The Cold War’s Roller-Coaster of Hopes, Setbacks, and Surprises

What happens when superpowers try to play nice, but old habits die hard? Step into the unpredictable world of détente, where handshake deals, disco, and Olympic drama meet secret wars and stubborn mistrust. You’ll see how the Cold War’s chill sometimes melted—only to freeze again, often in the most unexpected ways.

Chapter 9 • 16 mins

Fall of a Superpower
Fall of a Superpower

How the Soviet Union Broke Apart and Changed Everything

What happens when a giant stumbles? Trace the unraveling of the Soviet Union, from bold reforms to the shockwaves still felt today. Meet the people, the choices, and the accidents that changed everything.

Chapter 10 • 15 mins

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