Governments behind the Iron Curtain were justifiably fearful of public protests, which could threaten their legitimacy. And if such protests go out of hand,
The Olympic Games are more than about sport, according to former boss of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Avery Brundage: “Originally, in the ancient
Despite widespread unrest among the Soviet Union satellites, which were treated as feudal vassals rather than “fraternal countries,” a meaningless term common in Soviet
When American journalists arrived in Australia, they had an opportunity to share their own observations of Australian cultural life. None fascinated them more than
Despite being well rewarded for international successes, elite Hungarian athletes were able to supplement their income by smuggling. There were none better at working
