Bulletproof Vest Testing The picture below is a 1923 photograph of a bullet-proof vest prototype being tested the hard way in Washington D.C. Back in the days of less safety technology and more lenient laws regarding human endangerment, this would be a perfectly acceptable way to determine whether or not a bullet proof vest design would … Read more
Berlin Wall – East Germany A ceremony is being held on the East German side of the Berlin Wall in 1986 marking 25 years of the separation of Germany. The above photograph details a time of great division in our world, the Cold War. It is a picture of many important Soviet and West German … Read more
Elvis In The Army This photograph is a rare view of one of America’s most influential musicians, Elvis Presley. Above he is pictured in his serviceman’s uniform as he does his part to protect the interests of his nation. While most are familiar with his legendary career in rock and roll music, it is not … Read more
R2-D2 & C-3PO Behind The Scenes This iconic photo is of two of the most fan favorite characters to ever grace the big screen, but most viewers won’t recognize them out of costume. The driver of the motorcycle is Kenny Baker and his passenger is Anthony Daniels. They are, respectively R2-D2 and C-3PO, the lovable and sometimes … Read more
The Blues Brothers Here is another iconic photo, this one from the 1980 American Film, The Blues Brothers. It features John Belushi (right) and Dan Aykroyd (left). Belushi and Aykroyd played Jake and Elwood Blues respectively in the now cult classic, which was originally developed from a Saturday Night Live skit. Both “brothers” are seen wearing … Read more