Nikita Khrushchev: The Soviet Leader Who Rocked the Cold War | History Ignited Podcast

From banging his shoe at the UN to launching Sputnik into space, Nikita Khrushchev was bold, unpredictable, and unforgettable. 🚀 In this episode of History Ignited , we explore: ✅ Khrushchev’s rise after Stalin ✅ The shocking “Secret Speech” and de-Stalinization ✅ The Hungarian Uprising of 1956 ✅ Sputnik & Yuri Gagarin’s space triumphs ✅ The Cuban Missile Crisis that nearly led to nuclear war Join Caroline, Andrew, Amy, and Dave as they uncover how Khrushchev’s choices shaped the Cold War—and why Billy Joel immortalized him in We Didn’t Start the Fire. Send a text 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗳...