cold war – Manchester Historian

The people of Cuba possess a revolutionary spirit, one of passion, selflessness, tenacity, and long-suffering, unlike that of many other nations. As of 2021, it has been 10 years since Fidel Castro resigned as the leader of Cuba. If anything, Castro’s legacy is contentious because the history of Castro is ultimately the story of a great nation’s independence.

With the situation rapidly escalating in Ukraine, Vivienne Delliou-Daly questions whether the Cold War is really over, exploring the ongoing tension between east and west.

Kathryn White reviews the last 50 years of Doctor Who, and reflects on how has the presence of sci-fi on TV reflected contemporary scientific discovery.

      The recent sending of a monkey into space by Iran might sound like figment of the delusional mind of Karl Pilkington at first glance, but it did actually occur. In doing so, Iran joined a significant list of nations who have gleefully sent our simian chums into space over the years, although Continue Reading