The Cold War shaped global politics for much of the 20th century.
Fact #1163
👍 0 · 👎 0
More History Facts
Dragonflies can fly in all directions, including backward.
Fact #352 · History
The Ottoman Empire controlled key trade routes for centuries.
Fact #1180 · History
World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945.
Fact #1162 · History
The Cold War shaped global politics for much of the 20th century.
Fact #1163 · History
The shortest war in history lasted less than an hour.
Fact #114 · History
Ancient Egyptians built pyramids as monumental tombs for pharaohs.
Fact #18 · History
Ancient Assyrians were known for their advanced siege warfare techniques.
Fact #1429 · History
The Colosseum in Rome was completed in the first century.
Fact #139 · History
Want more facts?
We have over 11,441 facts across 15 categories.