Brotherly Advice

In a Los Angeles hotel room, US Senator John F. Kennedy (left) confers with brother Robert, his most trusted adviser, during the Democratic National Convention. John would eventually win the nomination of his party and go on to become President. 

Calling Card

On April 23, 1972, Apollo 16 Lunar Module pilot Charles Duke left his family picture, which was sealed in a clear plastic bag, on the surface of the Moon.

Was Jesus Married?

A photo released by Harvard University professor of Christian Studies, Karen King, shows a fourth Century fragment of papyrus, believed to be the only existing ancient text containing dialogue in which Jesus refers to "my wife", whom he identifies as Mary. Written in a language of Ancient Egyptian Christians, the document once again raises the question of whether or not Jesus ever was married.
UPDATE (9/19) Some scholars are questioning the fragment's authenticity as of this writing. 

Four Century Flame

This lamp, located at the Vaishnavite Monastery in Assam, India has its' own unique distinction in that it has been continuously burning for the past 484 years. The flame, lit by Srimanta Madhabdev in 1528, has been tended to daily by the monastery's monks, effectively putting its' duration into the Asia Book of Records. 

Johnny Pesky 1919 - 2012

Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky, died Monday at the age of 92. Nicknamed "The Needle", Pesky served the club in various capacities following his playing days at shortstop. These included manager, coaching, scouting, and in the front office. His memory will always be associated with Fenway Park's right field foul pole, known as 'the Pesky pole'. In 2008, his number 6 was retired by the Red Sox, and hangs along side other Red Sox greats such as Carl Yastrzemski, and Ted Williams. 

Battle of Midway

The crew of the sinking carrier USS Yorktown abandon ship after being hit by Japanese aerial torpedoes on June 4, 1942. The USS Balch remains nearby to render assistance. From June 4 - 7, 1942,  the battle of Midway proved to be the turning point of World War II in the Pacific.   

Proto Zamboni - 1917

California beauty Dorothy Klewer is shown driving this early version of the newest ice surfacing technology. 

Panama Canal - 1915

Pedro Miguel Lock, Panama Canal (Circa 1915)

The Automobile

Taken in October 1899, this photograph shows the first Honoluluans to drive an automobile on the Islands. 

Together For The Last Time

The RMS Olympic is pictured entering dry dock in Belfast on March 6, 1912 for repairs. In order to accommodate Olympic, her sister ship, the RMS Titanic (right) was moved. This would be the last time the vessels would be seen together. The very next month, while on her maiden voyage, Titanic would collide with an iceberg, sending her to the bottom of the North Atlantic.