Hiroshima

The 87-year-old is best known for her advocacy work with the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a global coalition working to make the arms illegal. As a leading figure and spokeswoman for ICAN, Thurlow was on hand to accept the Nobel Peace Pr…

Key point: An drawn-out invasion of Japan would have killed an untold number on both sides. One of the most controversial decisions in history was President Harry Truman's decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. Some argue th…

Key point: There were several small battles or skirmishes that happened even after surrender was announced. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber achieved fameand infamyfor its role in the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki…

Key point: There were several small battles or skirmishes that happened even after surrender was announced. The Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber achieved fameand infamyfor its role in the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki…

By Joseph O’Mahoney | – As tensions remain at fever pitch between Tehran and Washington, Iran continues to breach limits agreed in the 2015 Iran deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Since Donald Trump withdrew the US from the deal i…

Over the weekend, DC Comics put up their new DC Comics timeline. Bleeding Cool got the best resolution possible, deliberately low res for the presentation, and we have been doing out best to squint at various blurs to work out what they mean. With the help of…

A photo exhibit, “From the Atomic Bomb to the Nobel Peace Prize,” on display through Oct. 8 in Harvard Law School’s Wasserstein Hall south lobby, examines the impact of nuclear weapons and progress toward their elimination. Bonnie Docherty, associate director…

Key Point: Unfortunately, the recent escalation between India and Pakistan is no fluke, but part of a long-simmering pattern likely to continue escalating unless New Delhi and Islamabad work together to change the nature of their relationship. Between Februa…

Hello, ONTD, it's time (actually it's 3 days late, I'm so sorry!!!) for October's ONTD Reading Challenge!! This month, our theme is: "I just wanna tell you that some people have war in their countries" Sometimes we get upset about the little things (such …

To some, it's a chilling glimpse into the dark heart of humanity and the worst kind of voyeurism. But to others, it's a vital lesson on what can go frighteningly wrong when maniacs seize power, cast reason and compassion aside and persuade the rest of the w…