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Olympics and Politics: Athlete Activism Through History By Pat Harrington

1,757 words, 9 minutes read time. As the world turns its eyes to Paris on the eve of the Olympics, a recurring theme resurfaces: the intersection of politics and the Olympic Games. The Olympics have long been a stage for not only athletic excellence but also political expression and debate. From the ancient Greek city-states … Continue reading

Review: The Long Engagement – Memoirs of a Cold War Legend by John Peet

On the Sunday morning of 12th June 1950, the Head of Reuters News Agency in West Berlin left a note for his employers in his office, jumped into his car, and drove through the Brandenburg Gate to begin a new life in Communist East Germany. Although this did not cause quite the sensation created by … Continue reading