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Long-form reporting, research notes, and deeper context for the people and events explored in our films.

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World War II

Atomic Bombs or the Soviet Invasion: What Really Forced Japan to Surrender?

Japan’s surrender followed the atomic bombings and Soviet entry into the war. Diplomatic records and cabinet debates help explain how these shocks intersected with an already deepening crisis.

EN14 min read
Description: Atomic Bombs or the Soviet Invasion: What Really Forced Japan to Surrender?
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Japan’s surrender followed the atomic bombings and Soviet entry into the war. Diplomatic records and cabinet debates help explain how these shocks intersected with an already deepening crisis.

Cold War History

The Algiers Speech That Changed Che Guevara’s Path

Che Guevara’s 1965 Algiers speech challenged the economic conduct of socialist states. Its arguments illuminate a diplomatic dispute without proving that the speech caused his later death.

EN9 min read
Description: The Algiers Speech That Changed Che Guevara’s Path
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Che Guevara’s 1965 Algiers speech challenged the economic conduct of socialist states. Its arguments illuminate a diplomatic dispute without proving that the speech caused his later death.