COTMPLarge site by the Children of the Manhattan Project group with biographies, articles, photos, historic documents and other materials relating to the Manhattan Project. http://www.childrenofthemanhattanproject.org |
Trinity Atomic Web SiteDiscusses nuclear weapons technology, the effects of nuclear weapons, atmospheric testing, civil defence, and nuclear accidents. Includes an gallery of test photos and an annotated bibliography. http://www.cddc.vt.edu/host/atomic |
Bikini AtollInformation on Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, the site of many American nuclear tests in the 1940s and 1950s. Includes a history of the islands and the nuclear tests as well as information on efforts to clean up radioactive contamination and US http://www.bikiniatoll.com |
Atomic Veterans History ProjectPersonal narratives, photographs of exercises and tests at the Nevada Test Site, 1946 to 1962. http://www.aracnet.com/~pdxavets |
National Atomic MuseumA museum covering the historical development of atomic energy and armaments. Includes virtual tours of Manhattan Project, nuclear arms, delivery systems, nuclear non-proliferation, and non-military applications of nuclear technology. http://www.atomicmuseum.com |
Parallel History Project on NATO and theProvides documentation on the development of NATO and the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War, their mutual threat perceptions and military plans, and their significance for our time. It presents new evidence from the archives of both NATO and former Warsaw http://www.isn.ethz.ch/php |
Conelrad: All Things AtomicDevoted to atomic culture past and present. The creation of writers who grew up in the shadow of the bomb and all its attendant pop culture fallout, list of atomic links. http://www.conelrad.com |
Silo WorldHistory of early ICBM`s, missile launch facilities, the work of the missileers, collection of historic photos of silos under construction, in operation and the missiles they contained. http://www.siloworld.com |
The Cold WarArticle discussing it`s origins, impact on the social history of the US and Russia, effect on foreign policy, the arms race, and the lessons learned. Includes photographs and opinion pieces on Cold War topics. http://www.pjhealy.com/coldwar |
Documents Related to the Cold WarFull text original documents relating to the Cold War period. Covers the years from 1945 to 1986. A very wide range of material dealing with many points of view. Also has a retrospective section looking back on the era. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/coldwar.htm |
Nuclear History SiteHistory and technology of nuclear weapons and power. Discusses Manhattan Project, development of the Superbomb, nuclear testing, nuclear energy issues, waste and other related topics. http://nuclearhistory.tripod.com |
The Bureau of Atomic TourismThe Bureau of Atomic Tourism promotes tourist locations that have either been the site of atomic explosions, display exhibits on the development of atomic devices, or contain atomic weapons delivery systems. Includes links to related materials. http://www.atomictourist.com |
The Nuclear FilesExplore political and ethical dilemmas, challenges of the Nuclear Age. Discusses waste, power, weapons, the scientists and politicians involved, strategy, treaties, and other aspects of nuclear policy. http://www.nuclearfiles.org |
Trinity and Beyond(the Atomic Bomb Movie)Website devoted to documentary films dealing with atomic history and obscure material on atomic testing. Contains many unique and rare QuickTime movies and jpeg photos regarding atomic testing and nuclear detonations. http://www.vce.com/trinity.html |
Nuclear Age TimelineNuclear Age Timeline, The timeline traces the nuclear age from the discovery of x-rays and radioactivity to the explosion of the first atomic bomb through the cold war to its thaw and the cleanup of the nuclear weapons complex. http://www.em.doe.gov/timeline |
Andrei Sakharov: Soviet Physics, NuclearA biography of Andrei Sakharov and his contributions to Soviet nuclear weapons research, nuclear fusion, cosmology, human rights, and world peace. Includes a bibliography and links to related sites. http://www.aip.org/history/sakharov |
Alsos Digital Library for Nuclear IssuesWide range of vetted, indexed, annotated references for the study of nuclear issues. Collection is searchable and includes books, articles, films, CD-ROMs, and websites. http://alsos.wlu.edu |
Kurchatov InstituteA museum about Igor Kurchatov, head of the USSR`s A-bomb project, and Soviet nuclear weapons research. Provides virtual tours of Kurchatov`s life and Soviet atomic research facilities. http://www.kiae.ru/eng/wel/dmk/bdma.htm |
Atomic Bombing: How to Protect YourselfFull text and illustrations from the 1950 atom-war survival guide. http://foody.org/atomic/atomic00.html |
The Swords of ArmageddonA site promoting a CD Rom set containing an encyclopedic history of U.S. nuclear weapons history. Gives examples of articles contained on CD, the table of contents, ordering information and a periodic newsletter. http://www.uscoldwar.com |
History of Oak Ridge National LaboratoryHistoric photographs, full text of a detailed history of the site and the part it played during and after WWII, a timeline, the directors and contractors through the years and fact sheets. http://www.ornl.gov/info/history |