80s History

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Influence of Television on Pop Culture of the 80s

In the 1980s, television was more than just a box in the living room—it was a cultural phenomenon that shaped the way people thought,...

How Did the Cold War Influence 80s Cinema?

The Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, not only shaped global politics but also seeped...

How Did the Fitness Craze of the 80s Start and Who Were Its Icons?

In the 80s, people started seeing fitness differently. It wasn't just about losing weight or getting strong; it was about looking good and feeling...

Games that defined the 80’s

In the 1980s, video gaming underwent significant transformations. Yes, the 90s brought us the internet, which in turn brought us emails, online shopping and...

The Overthrow of Nicolae Ceausescu

After a brief show trial, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena were summarily executed on December 25, 1989. The execution resulted in...

The Tiananmen Square Massacre

According to a publicly released British diplomatic cable, in 1989, at least 10,000 people were massacred during the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. This...

The People Power Revolution in 1986

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos converged on Epifanio de los Santos Avenue from February 22 to 25, 1986, to protest President Ferdinand Marcos' claim...

The Cold War Summit between Gorbachev and Reagan

A summit between the Soviet Union and the United States leaders was held. Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan come face to face in Geneva...

The Assassination of Indira Gandhi

According to Professor Swaran Singh, Indira Gandhi, India's Prime Minister, was assassinated by her Sikh bodyguards on October 31, 1984. The killing prompted four...

The First Female Democratic Vice President: Geraldine Ferraro

Geraldine Anne Ferraro served in the United States House of Representatives as a lawyer. In 1984, she broke with convention by running for vice...

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How Was Beer Made in the 16TH Century?

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin, led by Dr. Susan Flavin, spent three years recreating 16th-century household beers to study their strength and nutritional value....

How Was Ancient Beer Made From Bread?

Brewing beer is an ancient tradition that dates back thousands of years, deeply connected to human civilization. One fascinating method used by early brewers...

The Impact of ‘Forever’ by The Little Dippers on 1960s Pop Music

When discussing the impact of 1960s pop music, 'Forever' by The Little Dippers is a song that stands out. Peaking at #9 in 1960,...