Some of the truths of that strange, deadly, shadow-war. We'll explore the era through the the words and works of politicians and military officials, grab a battlefield-eye view of the the low-level conflicts (stay down!), dive under the seas on submarine spy missions, and follow the contrails of the Space Race.
Jan 1, 2006
Early Days in the Cold War.
Thoughts, feelings and impressions of the Cold War from a British perspective.
Jan 7, 2005
Korean War Blood Chits,Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
Sep 30, 2003
Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit, first used during WWII, was a printed promise of monetary reward to those who would assist in rescuing American aviators.
Sep 18, 2003
The Great Central City 7th Grade Science Fair
I have always loved the idea of science fairs, but how often does one see the same old projects, such as model solar systems? Luckily, Timmy at Edward Teller Middle School had something much more intersting in mind when he created his project.
Jun 29, 2003
The Amazing Neon and Atomic Presidential Time Jalopy
We can only imagine the presidents of the US as doing thier thing during their time. With the magic of patented time travel, it doesn't have to be just an intellectual game to pass the time at boring cocktail parties. Join me as we shove Cold War presidents into other times,
...Apr 13, 2003
The Impossible
The Civil Rights movement in the United States can fairly be viewed as a continuum of events in the struggle for racial equality that has continued from the moment the first colonists arrived on these shores through to today's headlines. A new CD, The Impossible, showcases some of the great thinkers
...Mar 11, 2003
The War Prayer
I offer Twain's brilliant and powerful cry for compassion in the face of war as a reminder that beyond the justifications and goals of war are human lives being wasted in the cause of righteousness and honor. Not much has changed in a century. And certainly, not the real face of
...Dec 18, 2002
Were Humans Biologically Engineered by Extraterrestrials?
Der Voron examines the idea that perhaps Darwin was a bit wrong. It's engineering, stupid, you might say. Are we in fact the end products of some alien experiment? Does this support UFOs flying the skies even now, maybe to check on their work? UFO fears and facinations were ripe during
...Dec 13, 2002
My Best Cold War Christmas Ever
What does Christmas mean to you? Decorations, carols, the warmth of friends and family gathered for this special time of year? Presents and good cheer and the glow of love? Or is it something a bit more dangerous? Beware of elves in uniform, and if you get caught stealing a tree,
...Nov 13, 2002
Checkout Never Comes
Route 66, that fabled American highway, both boomed and faded from use during the Cold War era, but remains a powerful symbol of this country's restless spirt that began over well over 200 years ago and continues even today. And along Route 66 are many relics of a time long gone
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Test Smokey: Don't Worry, There's Nothing To Worry About (3 msgs)
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Atomic Golems (1 msgs)
Shirley Jackson's The Lottery and The Hidden Holocaust (1 msgs)
Cold War Headlines That Never Were (6 msgs)
Those Pearl-Bedecked 50s Housewives (1 msgs)
Release of Chemicals on AF Troops and Civilians in England (1 msgs)
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