Jet engines are designed to propel aircraft through the skies, but their immense power and searing heat have also been put to work in unexpected ways on the ground. From battling raging oil fires to melting thick layers of ice and snow, these high-powered m…
The Special Atomic Demolition Munition (SADM) was a covert nuclear weapons program developed by the United States Navy in the mid-to-late 1960s. It utilized the W54 nuclear warhead, which was transported in an H-912 container and deployed by Special Operati…
During the Cold War, espionage became a high-stakes chess game played in the shadows, where every move had the potential to shift the balance of power. The world’s greatest intelligence agencies, from the CIA to the KGB, developed an arsenal of ingeniou…
The Aston Martin Lagonda, a full-size luxury four-door saloon, was produced by the British automaker Aston Martin between 1974 and 1990. A total of 645 units were manufactured during this period. Its name originates from the Lagonda marque, which Aston Mart…
On March 5, 1982, the Soviet Venera-14 lander made history by successfully touching down on Venus, the second planet of the Solar System. Operating for an impressive 57 minutes, it managed to capture and transmit a remarkable color panorama of its surroundi…
The Honeywell Kitchen Computer, famously advertised with the quip, “If she can only cook as well as Honeywell can compute,” was a bold but impractical attempt to bring computing power into the home in 1969. Long before personal computers became a staple of …
Imagine cruising down the highway with a turntable spinning your favorite tunes right in the car. While it sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie or an eccentric retro fantasy, in-car record players were a very real innovation during the mid-20th century. …
A good toolbox is essential for any woodworker, but nothing compares to the exceptional Studley Tool Chest. This stunning piece, measuring 20×40 inches when closed and 40×40 inches when open, houses an astounding 300 tools. The chest is a masterpiece of …
The Futuramic Oldsmobile, introduced for the 1948 model year, marked a significant departure from the company's previous offerings. Defined by its sleek lines, fastback rear end, and prominent chrome accents, the model embodied a futuristic aesthetic that r…
The Firebird III stands out as the most fascinating and influential model among the Motorama Firebirds. Built in 1958, it is the only one in the Firebird trio to have a direct impact on the design of General Motors production vehicles. The influence is e…
In 1972, engineer and inventor Nolan Bushnell founded Atari, one of the pioneering companies in the video game industry. A few years later, despite the success achieved by the company with the legendary video game Pong, Bushnell sold Atari in 1976 to Warner…
In the post-World War II era, the automotive industry was a hotbed of innovation and opportunity. With the American public clamoring for new vehicles and new technologies and materials readily available from wartime developments, the time was ripe for bold …
This unique photo collection features a stunning array of vintage cameras, some of which were ingeniously concealed in everyday objects. From a camera hidden in a matchbox to one camouflaged as a pocket watch for covert operations, these devices show the in…
Explore the past and check out forgotten gadgets from the early 1900s. Not every gadget from back then became a big deal. In this exploration, we've gathered around 20 inventions from the past - some practical, some not so much. It's like opening a time …
The history of the Soviet Union's automotive industry traces its origins back to the late 1920s and persisted until the nation's dissolution in 1991. It commenced with the establishment of significant car manufacturing plants and the restructuring of th…
Picture the early days of cars—a time of wild experimentation and bold ideas. From then till the mid-20th century, some truly outlandish vehicles hit the roads, breaking all the rules and grabbing attention like nothing else. At that time, technology in the…
The 1980s was a time of strange music and odd fashion, but it was also a period of innovation for many car companies. In this article, we're looking back at some of the great cars from the 1980s that many people might have owned at least once. These were no…
The 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero is just a cool car; it's a crazy dream come true, showing off what cars could be if designers threw the rulebook out the window. Crafted by the genius brain of Marcello Gandini and his team at Bertone, the Stratos Zero isn’t you…
The Vought-Sikorsky VS-300, an American single-engine helicopter, was designed by Igor Sikorsky. Its original design featured a single three-blade rotor that was powered by a 75 horsepower (56 kW) engine. On May 13, 1940, the VS-300 completed its inaugural …
The Vespa scooter, an emblem of style, functionality, and an era marked by post-war revival, carries with it a legacy that extends far beyond mere mobility. Conceived in 1946, the Vespa was born out of a dire need for affordable, efficient transportatio…