Boris Pasternak and Doctor Zhivago: The Banned Book That Shook the Cold War | History Ignited

Dive into the dramatic world of Boris Pasternak and his epic novel Doctor Zhivago in this episode of History Ignited! 🎙️ Explore how a story of love, war, and truth clashed with Soviet censorship, leading to international intrigue and a Nobel Prize snub. Perfect for kids and history lovers! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and hosts2:00 Who was Boris Pasternak?4:30 The story of Doctor Zhivago7:15 Soviet censorship and the ban10:00 The Nobel Prize and pressure12:45 CIA involvement and secret copies15:00 Lessons on freedom and art17:00 Joke of the Day and sign-off This episode ties into Billy Joel's 'We Didn't Start...