A speech that stunned the world
Historian Jacob Mikanowski argues that Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party in 1956 was the most important speech of the 20th century.
This day in history. Khrushchev's report on Stalin irreversibly changes the Soviet regime
The article discusses the pivotal moment during the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956 when Nikita Khrushchev denounced Stalin's regime, marking a significant shift in Soviet policy and society.
Olympic Games 1956: The Last Time on Natural Ice
The article reflects on the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d’Ampezzo, which marked the last time speed skating competitions were held on natural ice at Lago di Misurina.
He tripped over a cable and the Olympic flame was at risk. Exceptional images from Cortina 1956
The article reminisces about a near-disaster involving the Olympic flame during the 1956 Winter Games in Cortina.
Luciano Macías and Clímaco Cañarte: Sacred Before Peñarol in 1956
The article reminisces about the vibrant sports culture of Guayaquil in the 1950s, focusing on the legendary soccer players Luciano Macías and Clímaco Cañarte after their memorable match against Peñarol.
The Explosion that Shook the Empire. Khrushchev's Secret Speech in 1956 Launched the Thaw and Then Drowned it in Blood
The article discusses the significance of Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech in 1956, which marked the beginning of a thaw in the Soviet Union, revealing the detrimental effects of Stalin's regime on communist ideals.
1956 in Soviet Satellites: Poland Revolts, Hungary Fights, Seifert Speaks...
The significant events of 1956 in Soviet satellite states showcased varying reactions from Poland, Hungary, and Czechoslovakia following Khrushchev's critical speech on Stalinism.
The Nightmare of 1956. From Cortina I to Cortina II, who thinks of competing and who thinks of fighting
The article discusses the historical parallels between the crises of 1956, including the Suez Crisis and the Soviet repression in Hungary, and today's ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.
Twice returned to sports after childbirth. In Cortina 70 years ago, a woman first took the Olympic oath
The article commemorates Giuliana Minuzzo, the first woman to take the Olympic oath at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy, and her legacy in winter sports.
PM OLÜMPIAL: 1956 Olympic Flame Bearer's Grandson: I Am Very Proud of My Grandfather!
Today marks a special day for Bruno Colli's family as they celebrate the opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics and reflect on his legacy as the bearer of the Olympic flame 70 years ago.
The Torchbearer 'tumbled' over the microphone cable - 70 years later the Olympics return to Cortina
A look back at the mishap involving Italian speed skater Guido Caroli during the opening ceremony of the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, as the Olympics return to the location 70 years later.
Because of him, London and Paris experienced great shame, the Arabs still celebrate him.
Gamal Abdel Nasser, the second president of Egypt, is remembered for his pivotal role in modern Egyptian history, particularly during the Suez Crisis of 1956.
Nice names a studio after Brigitte Bardot
The Nice city council voted to name one of the studios at the Victorine, a significant site in French cinema history, after Brigitte Bardot, who became an international sex symbol following the filming of 'And God Created Woman' there in 1956.
Search for the descendants of Hungarians who came to Iceland seventy years ago
The article focuses on the upcoming commemoration of the arrival of Hungarian refugees in Iceland seventy years ago, following the 1956 revolution in Budapest.
Director of the French Hospital in Jerusalem to Al Jazeera: Our services meet international standards and Qatar has its mark on them
The French Hospital in Jerusalem, established in 1956, offers exceptional services but faces significant financial and operational challenges due to Israeli regulations.
Coal power generation falls to lowest level since 1956 - record for renewable energies
Germany has produced the least amount of coal power in 69 years in 2025, while renewable energy generation continues to increase.
LIVE - The global movie star Brigitte Bardot has died at the age of 91
Brigitte Bardot, the iconic actress who rose to global fame with the 1956 film 'And God Created Woman,' has passed away at the age of 91, remembered for her contributions to cinema and animal rights activism.