Posts Tagged ‘Cold War History’
2026 Cold War Speaker Series | Allied Intelligence Networks in the Early Cold War
On Thursday, September 25, we hosted the second event in our 2026 Cold War Speaker Series, Allied Intelligence Networks in the Early Cold War. Dr. Timothy Sayle, Associate Professor of…
Read MoreIgor Gouzenko: How the Cold War came to Ottawa
The Cold War did not begin with a single event. But, one of its defining early moments happened right here in Ottawa, Ontario. In September 1945, just days after the end of…
Read MoreBeyond the Diefenbunker: Canada’s Cold War Bunker Network
The Diefenbunker in Ottawa, Ontario is likely Canada’s most widely known Cold War bunker, but it was only one part of a much larger plan. During the Cold War, the Canadian government developed a Continuity of Government plan…
Read MoreCan the Diefenbunker be used as an emergency shelter today?
February 3, 2026 | Cold War Stories When we visit a place like the Diefenbunker Museum, it’s natural to wonder about its purpose. Given its history, people often ask, “Could…
Read More2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Cold War Workers
On Thursday, September 18, we were pleased to host the first virtual lecture of our 2025 Cold War Series with Dr. Isabel Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a senior historian at…
Read More2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Canada, Africa, and the Cold War
We invite you to join us this fall for the Diefenbunker’s Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from experts on a variety of topics to…
Read More2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Military Research in the Early Cold War
We invite you to join us this fall for the Diefenbunker’s Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from experts on a variety of topics to…
Read More2025 Cold War Speaker Series: Cold War Workers
We invite you to join us this fall for the Diefenbunker’s Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, hear from experts on a variety of topics to…
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