Stands in Conflict
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How did Ten Cent Beer Night turn into a riot?
Cleveland wanted to fill its enormous stadium with a simple promotion: beer for ten cents. A…
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Why did thousands seek safety inside Amahoro Stadium
Amahoro means peace. In Kigali, the name belongs to Rwanda’s national stadium. It was built for…
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The 1964 Lima Stadium Disaster
The 1964 Lima stadium disaster is often remembered because of one disallowed goal. Peru thought it…
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Behind the Gates of War
Every year on 5 May, the Netherlands celebrates Liberation Day. Marking the end of Nazi occupation…
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The Christmas Truce of 1914
“Ihr werdet wieder zu Hause sein, ehe noch das Laub von den Bäumen fällt.” Kaiser Wilhelm…
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Estadio Nacional Santiago carrying the weight of its past
Estadio Nacional in Santiago carries moments of celebration and pain. From the city’s early expansion and…
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Barcelona 1936, the anti fascist Games That Never Began
In the summer of 1936 Barcelona prepared for a celebration of open sport and shared ideals.…
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Donbass Arena Donetsk What Happened and What Remains Today
The Donbass Arena in Donetsk opened in 2009 and was damaged during shelling in 2014. As…