Coming from the Congo, I knew where an essential ingredient for atomic bombs was mined, even if everyone else seemed to ignore it.

Article by Wired: It tells of the horrors in colonial Belgium where miners were forced to extract uranium during WWII that would be used for the US’ nuclear bombs, historical events that Christopher Nolan’s movie omits.

CW: For the historical atrocities, slavery, mutilation

  • @JuicyGyri
    7•1 year ago

    Fascinating read, thank you for the education on a topic I knew nothing about!

    • @[email protected]OPMEnglish
      5•1 year ago

      My pleasure. I didn’t know about this either and oftentimes I simply post whatever I find fascinating myself.