war
Animated Timeline of Nuclear Detonations through 1998
July 12, 2010 - 8:47am — mslaybauThis was made in 2003
This is something that conveys a history in a way that text and photos simply cannot: The Cold War as a dialogue that turns into a shouting match, with peaks at times of tension and lulls after treaties are signed, with newcomers popping up regularly.
It's a shame the data is only through 1998, although the madness waned quickly in the early 90s and there isn't as much to see.
1958 must have been a scary year.
Christian Warfare
October 27, 2004 - 5:34am — matt (not verified)"In 1139 the Pope decreed crossbows to be too murderous for "Christian warfare" and directed an interdict against them.
Naturally, he still encouraged their use against infidels.
Richard the Lionhearted disobeyed the edict and continued to employ crossbowmen in his armies.
To the amused sense of irony for many of the period (and us), he was later killed by a crossbow bolt."
