Historical images - Images that made history

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Duncan Hills Coffee said:
I love this zoomed out picture because it really shows the sheer balls this guy had. He's an ant compared to the sheer force he's standing against, and by all rights they shouldn't have stopped. But they did. He even started messing with them, continually blocking their path and even climbing on top of one.

He was very likely executed after this, but it's certainly a hell of a way to go.
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I've heard, and take this with a grain of salt since it can't really be confirmed, that the underground church managed to make the guy disappear into their network and keep the Chi Coms from getting to him. Again, can't confirm, but part of me hopes it's true.
 
Ever wondered how MGM shot their iconic opening credits? Based on this historical photo, the method was fairly simple. All they did was take Leon the Lion, put him in the actual studios and record him roaring at the camera. Apparently, it only took one take back in 1928. It’s surprising that Leo didn’t get up and kill anyone. It was certainly much easier when they just used a lion as a logo. At the end of the day, a small risk can go a long way.

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Gunga Dan said:
Ever wondered how MGM shot their iconic opening credits? Based on this historical photo, the method was fairly simple. All they did was take Leon the Lion, put him in the actual studios and record him roaring at the camera. Apparently, it only took one take back in 1928. It’s surprising that Leo didn’t get up and kill anyone. It was certainly much easier when they just used a lion as a logo. At the end of the day, a small risk can go a long way.

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Yep, and I bet they didn't have animal rights folks breathing down their backs!
 
The 1922 discovery of the intact tomb of Tutankhamun by a team under the lead of an English archaeologist Howard Carter.
At first I could see nothing, the hot air escaping from the chamber causing the candle flame to flicker, but presently, as my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the mist, strange animals, statues, and gold—everywhere the glint of gold. For the moment I was struck dumb with amazement, and when Lord Carnarvon [sponsor of the expedition], unable to stand the suspense any longer, inquired anxiously, “Can you see anything?” it was all I could do to get out the words, “Yes, wonderful things!"
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A seal on the tomb, unbroken for over 3000 years.
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The first room of the chamber. Must have been quite an experience to physically remove the guards.

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Among other things, it contained four chariots.

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The burial chamber.

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Entering the innermost shrine.

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Carter opening the middle coffin.
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Golden mask, with a mummy inside.
 
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A man advertises himself during the Great Depression.
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Man predicts cellphones in 1953.
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The Eagle. Blackfoot tribe at Glacier National Park in 1913.
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All ten of the Lusenko brothers fought and survived WW2 and reunited in 1982.
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Meet the inspiration for the Joker, Conrad Veidt from The Man who Laughs.
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A beach photo of Anne Frank and her sister.
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Coal miners coming up from a long day of work in Belgium (1920s).
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Close, personal friend, Graham W. Jackson plays at FDR's funeral.
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Mahammad Ali with a young fan.
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In 1969, Mr. Rogers invited Officer Clemmons to join him and cool his feet in a pool, breaking down a well-known race barrier. This phto was recreated in Clemmons final episode in 1993.
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Four generations in New Guinea (1970).
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Salvador Dali walks his anteater in 1969.
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Clinchfield Railroad freight train crossing through Dante, VA - Late 1950's or early 1960's
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Dante was one of many prominent company owned mining towns in rural Appalachia. This is an image of the town from around the early to mid 2000's

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