Nuclear War Collection

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996), US astronomer and astrochemist. Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner, Viking, Voyager

Nuclear missile warning system, 1965 C016 / 4518
Nuclear missile warning system. IBM 7090 computer in use in the 1960s as part of the USAs Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS)

A-Bomb Dome, Hiroshima, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Artwork of Seas on Titan
Surface of Titan, computer artwork. This is Saturns largest moon and the only moon to have a planet-like atmosphere. The atmosphere consists of nitrogen and organic compounds

Cold War era fallout shelter sign. Fallout shelters were built, as a civil defense measure, to protect occupants from radioactive debris after a nuclear explosion

Nuclear missile warning system, 1999 C016 / 4514
Nuclear missile warning system. This computer is part of the nuclear missile monitoring and early warning system used to track missiles in the atmosphere and in space after their launch

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, aerial view C016 / 4235
Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial photograph of one of the nuclear missile sites (San Cristobal launch site 2), constructed in Cuba by Soviet forces, that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

Cold War medical training, 1958
Cold War medical training. US Navy nurses observing a demonstration of radiation survey instruments as part of the nuclear nursing course at the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland

Carl Sagan, US astronomer
Carl Sagan. Caricature of the US astronomer and astrochemist Carl Edward Sagan (1934-1996). Sagan was a consultant and adviser to NASA, and worked on the Apollo mission, as well as the Mariner

Radioactive globe, conceptual artwork
Radioactive globe, conceptual computer artwork. The Earth (lower right) forms the centre of a radiation symbol. This image could represent events like a nuclear war

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"Unveiling the Terrifying Reality: Nuclear War and its Devastating Consequences" In the realm of cosmic wonders, renowned US astronomer Carl Sagan once warned us about a threat closer to home - nuclear war. As we delve into this haunting topic, let's explore the chilling reminders that serve as cautionary tales. Back in 1965, the world trembled when the nuclear missile warning system was put on high alert (C016 / 4518). The fear of annihilation loomed large as tensions escalated during the Cold War era. Meanwhile, standing as a somber reminder of humanity's darkest hour is Hiroshima's A-Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an enduring symbol etched into Honshu, Japan's landscape (Asia). Venturing beyond our own planet, artwork depicting seas on Titan reminds us that even celestial bodies may harbor secrets yet unknown. However, it is here on Earth where we witness remnants of history etched onto cold war-era fallout shelter signs and medical training from 1958. The Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 serves as a stark reminder of how close we came to catastrophe. Through meticulous analysis (C016 / 4236) and aerial views (C016 / 4235), we gain insight into those perilous days when nations held their breaths while teetering on the brink. Yet amidst these grim realities lies hope for a better future. Artwork portraying explosions on Earth forces us to confront our destructive potential but also ignites conversations about peace and disarmament. Carl Sagan’s words echo through time; his wisdom urging us to reflect upon our actions before it is too late. With every captioned image serving as a poignant reminder, let us strive for a world free from nuclear threats – where artistry thrives without fear and humanity can flourish in harmony with one another and the cosmos at large.