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Nuclear War

History

Descend Into Great Britain’s Network of Secret Nuclear Bunkers

In the mid-20th century, Great Britain maintained a network of 1,500 underground, volunteer-staffed bunkers in case of nuclear war. Now, one man is restoring two of these abandoned shelters to period-perfect condition.

Kate Ravilious Atlas Obscura Sep 2018 15min Permalink

World

The Risk of Nuclear War with North Korea

Could Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump goad each other into a devastating confrontation?

Evan Osnos New Yorker Sep 2017 55min Permalink