History in Brief: The show where we take key moments from history and break them down into clear, concise overviews. Whether you studied this before and just want a refresher, or hearing about it for the first time, join me as we review some of the most important events in humanity's history.

Today, we're looking at the Cold War. Unlike most wars, this one had no official battles between the main opponents. Instead, it was a global struggle between two superpowers—the United States and the Soviet Union—each trying to spread its influence and outmatch the other in politics, technology, and military power.

It lasted for more than four decades, shaping governments, economies, and everyday life around the world. At times, it brought the world dangerously close to nuclear disaster. But what exactly was the Cold War? How did it start? And why does it still affect us today? That’s what we’ll be exploring in this episode.