When we think about the cold war and the eastern bloc, one thing we often think of are the defectors. It’s sort of the ultimate […]
Category: Destinations
Ragtag Foreign Paratroopers of the 2nd REP
So, Foreign Paratroopers From Where? If you’ve read the ypt.life article about the French Foreign Legion in Algeria, you’ll know exactly where this is going! […]
WW2 in Belarus: A War of Extermination
I dunno if you’ve heard of WW2, but it was a pretty big deal back in the day. Quite a few people died and it […]
Siding with the Occupation, from Afghanistan to Algeria
Withdrawal from Afghanistan If you’ve been paying attention to recent news headlines, you might have heard about the American withdrawal from Afghanistan that is unfolding. […]
What was the Super Great Leap Forward?
What was the Super Great Leap Forward? If you are reading this then you have subscribed to YPT.life, which means you probably know ore than […]
Zapatistas: Anarchist Revolution in Mexico
Before we get to the Zapatistas, let’s talk about Mexico. Sunny and beautiful Mexico. There’s certain images that may come to mind when you think […]
Eurasianism: Geopolitical Conspiracy or Liberating Ideology?
If you’re a fan of looking into fringe ideas, you may be familiar with the National Bolshevik Party or names such as Alexander Dugin or […]
5 Bizarre Berlin Wall Escape Attempts You Never Knew About
Bizarre Berlin Wall escape attempts – In 2021, the Berlin Wall has been down for over thirty years. First erected as a ramshackle border fence […]
From Colonialism to KGB – The Soviets in Africa
When we talk about the Cold War, we automatically imagine the USSR and the U.S. fighting over who is better. What we often forget or […]