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Secret Files of the Cold War

Eight documentary reconstructions of declassified operations, double agents, and Cold War espionage networks.

EspionageCold WarHistory
8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
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SEASON ONE

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01

Operation Gold: the tunnel beneath Berlin

The CIA and MI6 secretly tunneled into Soviet communications, unaware that Moscow knew the plan from the start.

4:22 · Sarah
02

The Cambridge Five: spies inside the British establishment

4:23 · Sarah
03

Penkovsky: the colonel who photographed the missiles

4:11 · Sarah
04

Able Archer 83: the exercise that looked like war

4:21 · Sarah
05

Operation Mincemeat: the body that deceived the Axis

4:20 · Sarah
06

The Farewell Dossier: secrets from inside the KGB

4:08 · Sarah
07

Gladio: the armies meant to stay hidden

4:36 · Sarah
08

Glienicke Bridge: the price of an agent

4:48 · Sarah
ABOUT THE SERIES

Inside Secret Files of the Cold War

Eight documentary reconstructions of declassified operations, double agents, and Cold War espionage networks.

Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.

Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.
Natural voicesMateo · Sarah
Listen your wayEnglish and Spanish.
A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.
THE SERIES AT A GLANCE

Useful facts before listening

Human intelligenceMuch Cold War espionage depended on people rather than devices.
A double identityA double agent serves one service while appearing loyal to another.
Partial archivesDeclassified does not mean complete: many records retain redactions.
Technology and craftMicrodots, radios, and cameras coexisted with surveillance and discreet meetings.
Context mattersA secret document also reflects its author’s interests, errors, and biases.
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Do I need to listen in order?

No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.

Can I continue where I stopped?

Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.

Can I switch languages?

Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.

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