This Day in Blogging History: Mayan Priests denied access to ceremonial sites; Trucker recreates Fat Man & Little Boy; Bollywood goes P2P

One year ago today

Mayan Priests denied access to Guatemala ceremonial sites: Let's hope the Mayan priests will be allowed in and celebrate according their traditions and beliefs on the following days, as the festivities end on December 30 and that their voices and demands are finally heard by the international community.

Five years ago today

How a truck driver learned to build an atom bomb: Coster-Mullen dedicated himself to understanding the mechanical watchworks of Little Boy. There is no motivation beyond knowing, but that pursuit too has some potentially serious consequences.

Ten years ago today
Bollywood gambles on P2P: Bollywood movie fans will soon be able to download full-length features with the file-sharing software Kazaa.