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What was life really like in Eastern Europe after World War II? What happened in Prague, Hungary, and East Germany in the ’50s and ’60s? What was the deal with the Berlin Wall, and why couldn’t East Germans just pop over to the West? How did people survive daily life under watchful eyes, and why was the secret police spying on millions? And how did the Peaceful Revolution of 1989 shake things up?

So many questions, right? And every time you find an answer, ten more pop up. This journey is all about digging for those answers. Behind the Iron Curtain! But wait, what even is the Iron Curtain? There’s another question! Let’s figure it out together.

This online course for teens dives into what life was like in Eastern Europe between 1945 and 1990. Through stories, small group exercises, and role plays, you’ll step into the shoes of teens from back then. From the wild events of the ’50s and ’60s to the epic Peaceful Revolution of 1989, this course takes you on a vivid journey through history. Discover key moments like the Berlin Blockade, the Prague Spring, and the fall of the Berlin Wall in a super engaging way. Uncover answers, spark new questions, and start an unforgettable adventure into one of the 20th century’s most intriguing eras! Join us, and let’s unravel history together!

Behind the Iron Curtain, an online hands-on history course.

Suitable for kids and teens aged 11 to 16.

A full online course = 6 live sessions. One live session runs for about 60 minutes.

The next course will run on the following days: Wednesdays, 25th September, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th October 2024 at 6:00 pm BST (London, Dublin, Lisbon), 10:00 am PDT (San Francisco), 1:00 pm EDT (New York), 7:00 pm CEST (Berlin, Paris, Madrid), 9:00 pm GMT+4 (Dubai)

All live sessions will take place on Zoom. Learners will receive the session link prior to the course.