War and Peace

Explore the epic tale of love, power, and destiny amidst the chaos of Napoleonic wars in Tolstoy's timeless masterpiece, "War and Peace."

Not in Our Name: A Musical Protest Against War

Martin Sparks

The 'Not in Our Name' CD, released in 2004, united diverse musicians in a powerful protest against the Iraq War, using music to promote peace and social justice.

The Howa Type 96: A Snapshot of War-Era Engineering

KC Fairlight

The Howa Type 96 was a standout marvel of military engineering in the 1930s, where Japanese innovation met the battlefield in World War II. This light machine gun offers more than a story of metal and mechanics; it encapsulates debates on military efficiency and ethical considerations.

The Day War Got a Timeout: The Truce of Altmark

KC Fairlight

The Truce of Altmark marked a crucial pause in the Thirty Years’ War between Sweden and Poland-Lithuania in 1629, creating a breathing space in a turbulent era of European conflicts.

Unpacking the Geneva Puzzle: Conventions that Shape Humanity

KC Fairlight

The Geneva Conventions, adopted first in 1864, define humane conduct in war, influencing international laws on conflict today amidst evolving global warfare challenges. These treaties signify a promise to uphold human dignity, relevant now as ever.