Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, New Mexico, tracing the rise of the atomic age, the Manhattan Project, and the hidden history behind America’s nuclear past.
From the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and Hanford to the first atomic bomb test at Trinity, this episode uncovers how nuclear science shaped World War II, the Cold War, and the future of energy, medicine, and technology. Along the way, we go behind the scenes at one of the most unique museums in the country to see rare artifacts, outdoor exhibits, and the remarkable story of nuclear development in the United States.
You will also hear the story of Broken Arrow, a little-known nuclear weapons accident that remained classified for decades and left behind a dramatic piece of history recovered from the crash site.
If you enjoy documentaries about military history, the Manhattan Project, the Cold War, and America’s hidden past, subscribe to @EndlessWars for more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
01:32 What the Museum Covers From the Atomic Age to Nuclear Medicine
04:41 How the Manhattan Project Began in World War II
07:17 Los Alamos and the Secret Cities Behind the Bomb
10:25 Little Boy, Fat Man, and the Trinity Test
13:24 The Cold War and the Rise of Bigger Nuclear Weapons
17:19 The Broken Arrow Nuclear Accident and Its Hidden Recovery
#ManhattanProject #NuclearHistory #ColdWar #MuseumAccess #AtomicAge
Join host Leslie Mueller as she explores the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History in Albuquerque, New Mexico, tracing the rise of the atomic age, the Manhattan Project, and the hidden history behind America’s nuclear past.
From the secret cities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and Hanford to the first atomic bomb test at Trinity, this episode uncovers how nuclear science shaped World War II, the Cold War, and the future of energy, medicine, and technology. Along the way, we go behind the scenes at one of the most unique museums in the country to see rare artifacts, outdoor exhibits, and the remarkable story of nuclear development in the United States.
You will also hear the story of Broken Arrow, a little-known nuclear weapons accident that remained classified for decades and left behind a dramatic piece of history recovered from the crash site.
If you enjoy documentaries about military history, the Manhattan Project, the Cold War, and America’s hidden past, subscribe to @EndlessWars for more.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
01:32 What the Museum Covers From the Atomic Age to Nuclear Medicine
04:41 How the Manhattan Project Began in World War II
07:17 Los Alamos and the Secret Cities Behind the Bomb
10:25 Little Boy, Fat Man, and the Trinity Test
13:24 The Cold War and the Rise of Bigger Nuclear Weapons
17:19 The Broken Arrow Nuclear Accident and Its Hidden Recovery
#ManhattanProject #NuclearHistory #ColdWar #MuseumAccess #AtomicAge
