Best Cold War

Based on John le Carrés classic novel, this film is a dense, atmospheric puzzle. Gary Oldman plays George Smiley, a retired intelligence officer brought back to uncover a Soviet mole at the highest le...

Miracle's rise to prominence was meteoric, showcasing incredible mechanical skill and a deep understanding of the carry role. He was instrumental in OG's victory at The International 2018, consistent...

The Shape of Water (2017) is a romantic fantasy film set in 1962, following a mute cleaning lady who forms a bond with an amphibious creature held captive in a government research facility. Del Toro's...

Cat's Cradle is a darkly comedic satire of science, religion, and the Cold War era. The novel centers on John, a writer researching the day the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, and his encounters...

Black Ops, released in 2010, offered a unique Cold War setting and a complex narrative involving mind control and covert operations. The games standout feature was its addictive zombie mode, which pro...

An iconic and tragic genius, Bobby Fischer's peak is arguably the highest ever seen. His 1972 World Championship victory over Boris Spassky was a cultural landmark. Known for obsessive study and an or...

Twilight Struggle is a heavy, thematic wargame that simulates the decades-long Cold War between the USA and the USSR. It is a card-driven game where every card represents a historical event, forcing p...

Alec Leamas is a British intelligence agent who is tired of the game. He is offered one last mission: to defect to East Germany and sow disinformation. John le Carrés masterpiece is the antithesis of...

Stanley Kubrick's 'Dr. Strangelove' is a darkly comedic masterpiece that satirizes the Cold War and the dangers of nuclear proliferation. The film follows a rogue U.S. Air Force general who initiates...

Edward R. Murrow was a legendary broadcast journalist known for his calm and authoritative reporting during World War II and the Cold War. His broadcasts from London during the Blitz provided a vital...

Robert Redford stars as a low-level CIA analyst who returns from lunch to find his entire office murdered. Forced to go on the run, he must navigate a labyrinth of betrayal within the intelligence com...

Konrad Adenauer, West Germanys first post-war chancellor (1949-1963), orchestrated a remarkable economic recovery and reintegration into the international community. His 'social market economy' balanc...

The Centurion was a mainstay of British armored forces throughout the Cold War and beyond. Its balanced design combined good firepower, mobility, and protection. Initially armed with an 83.5mm gun, it...

The Americans is a critically acclaimed FX television series that aired from 2013 to 2018, following two KGB spies operating as a suburban American couple in Washington D.C. during the Cold War. The s...

The United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio, is the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum. It boasts a vast collection of over 360 aircraft, from early biplanes to modern stealth...

Papers, Please is a minimalist dystopian document thriller where you play as an immigration inspector in the totalitarian nation of Kolechia. The games strength is its tense atmosphere and morally amb...

While the original is a classic, this 2004 remake stands on its own as a terrifyingly modern update. Denzel Washington plays a Gulf War veteran who begins to suspect that his unit's memories were alte...

Tetris tells the incredible true story of Henk Rogers, a Dutch game designer, and his quest to bring the iconic puzzle game Tetris to the world. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, the film blen...

The Military History Museum in Berlin offers a critical examination of German military history, from the 19th century to the present day. Exhibits explore the causes and consequences of wars, with a p...

Wind of Change is a fascinating investigative podcast that explores a wild rumor: did the CIA write the Scorpions' hit song 'Wind of Change' to help bring down the Soviet Union? Hosted by Patrick Radd...

Set in 1980s East Germany, a doctor is banished to a rural hospital after applying for an exit visa. She lives under constant surveillance by the Stasi while planning her escape to the West. The film...

Nena's '99 Luftballons' (and its English version, '99 Red Balloons') was a global hit in 1983, capturing the anxieties of the Cold War era. The songs catchy melody and poignant lyrics about the potent...

Counterpart explores the concept of a parallel universe accessible through a hidden doorway in a Berlin office building. The series follows Howard Silk, a low-level bureaucrat, as he discovers the exi...

This Cold War thriller follows a young hacker who unwittingly accesses a military supercomputer programmed to simulate nuclear war. The film explores the dangers of automated decision-making and the p...

The Ipcress File, starring Michael Caine, is a gritty and stylish spy thriller that helped define the genre's aesthetic. It follows a reluctant criminal recruited by British Intelligence for a dangero...

Deutschland 83/86/89 is a German-British television series that follows a young East German spy sent to West Germany during the Cold War. The series is praised for its meticulous recreation of the 198...

This French political thriller follows a former spy who is drawn back into the world of espionage when his ex-lover is targeted. 'Private Life of a Spy' combines elements of romance, suspense, and pol...

Tony Judts 'Postwar' is the definitive history of Europe from the end of World War II to the early 21st century. It is a massive, brilliant, and comprehensive work that covers the reconstruction of Eu...

This biography by Julian Thorne offers a detailed analysis of Henry Kissinger's career as a diplomat and national security advisor. Thorne examines Kissinger's role in shaping American foreign policy...