Berlin Wall: Echoes of a Divided Era

By Sushant Agarwal Published on | Feb 28, 2025

Constructing the Iron Curtain

The Berlin Wall, built in 1961, arose as a stark emblem of Cold War tensions dividing East and West. Image Credit: unsplash/purzlbaum

Berlin's division: East aligned with socialism, West embraced democracy, reflecting global ideological splits.

Families, friends split overnight; lives in East and West Berlin took vastly different paths under strict regimes.

Checkpoints like Checkpoint Charlie epitomised tense stand-offs; daring escapes marked defiance. Image Credit: pexels/Travel Photographer

1980s saw change; reforms in the Soviet bloc, public unrest threatened the oppressive status quo. Image Credit: pixabay/6477209

November 9, 1989: The Berlin Wall's fall became a worldwide symbol of freedom and unity.

Post-1989, rebuilding and healing processes paved the way for Germany’s unification in 1990.

A preserved piece of history, the Wall serves as a reminder of a divided past and hope for the future. The IPL Journey of Shardul Thakur