| May 17, 2004 |
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Conflict Map
The  current U.S. war with Iraq is just another in a long, grim line of military engagements. For a lesson on conflicts of the past 100 years, this site from the Nobel e-Museum is essential in gaining historical perspective. Launch the map and you'll find a little flame icon for every large-scale war. Mouse over an icon for a description of the conflict. By sliding the bar along the bottom, you can move through the century and witness Europe in flames during the early half of the century, while Africa and Southeast Asia experienced the horrors of war in the latter half. For a detailed look, use the sliding scale to the right of the map to zoom in on a continent or region. The eternal question of why we fight may never be answered, but this site is a fascinating starting point to open the discussion. (in History) |
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