Author: Brendan Barry
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The Sinking of the Vasa
In 1628, Sweden launched one of its largest and most powerful warships not just in Sweden, but in all of Europe. She was to participate in the wars with Poland and Lithuania as Sweden sought to expand her growing empire. After two years of construction in Stockholm’s naval yard she set sail into a calm…
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Below Stockholm’s Streets
I survived my holidays and hopefully you did as well. My holiday included a two-week trip to Stockholm, Copenhagen, London, and York. Over the next few weeks, you can expect to see posts with graphics and diagrams that I captured whilst on holiday. Today’s post is about a rather large piece from the Medieval Museum…
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Jones–Moore Election Results
Apologies for the lack of posts over the last week or so, I have alternately been on holiday or sick while spending other time on my annual Christmas card. This will also be the last post for 2017 as I am on holiday until the new year. But before I go, I want to take…
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Voting
On the Friday after the president retweeted support for British extremists, then when told it was inappropriate, told off the British prime minister. On Twitter. But at least we made it to week’s end. So Happy Friday, all. Credit for the piece goes to Jessica Hagy.
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Missile Defence Systems
North Korea tested another missile yesterday. And while we do not have the precise details, I happened to come across this video from the New York Times exploring the different means by which the United States defends against missile threats. It makes use of some nice illustrations and motion graphics to explain ballistic missiles and…
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Flying for Thanksgiving
This is a piece from a few years ago, but the New York Times cleverly brought it to the front of their Upshot page. And it seemed just so appropriate. Many of you are likely travelling today—I’m not, I’m headed to work—and many of you will be driving or taking the train. But some will…
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The Missing Argentinian Sub
A story over the last several days you may not have heard about concerns the disappearance of the ARA San Juan, an Argentinian Navy submarine. Here in the US and over in the UK, we use rather large nuclear-powered submarines. They can travel the world underwater without ever coming up for air. But most of the rest…
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How to Choose the Match to Broadcast
I was reading the Sunday paper yesterday and whilst I normally skip the sports section, especially during baseball’s offseason, this time a brightly coloured map caught my attention. Of course then I had to read the article, but I am glad that I did. On Sunday the New York Times ran a print piece—I mean…
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Where to Live Next
Long week? Tired of the status quo? Well this week xkcd helps you figure out where to move next. Personally, no real surprises here as some of my favourite cities remain ideal places to live. Here’s looking at you London, Dublin, &c. Credit for the piece goes to Randall Munroe.