Although you may not see many on the road anymore, the Avanti remains one of the most unique cars ever to grace American roadways. Upon its release in 1962, Road & Track dubbed it “a radical departure from the commonplace.” Museum archivist Andrew Beckman called it “a sort of cult film of the automotive world.”…
In recent news, President Trump announced that he is planning on changing the iconic design of Air Force One. No matter your political stance, I believe we can all agree on one thing- the current design on Air Force One is timeless, sophisticated, and creates a solid impression. Did you know that the current design…
This summer is shaping up to be another scorcher. While the Alabama humidity can’t be tamed, we do have plenty of lakes to enjoy. Not to mention, we have some of the most beautiful Gulf Coast beaches. There is simply nothing like being on the cool water on a hot summer day. If only I…
“It is a most important decision that we make as a nation. But all of you have lived through the last four years and have seen the significance of space and the adventures in space, and no one can predict with certainty what the ultimate meaning will be of mastery of space.” John F. Kennedy…
As you create your personal art collection, adding original pieces is critical. The mastery and skill used to create these pieces are what draws you in, but sometimes the price of original pieces can be a shock to the system. Luckily, there is a way to add originals to your collection without the hefty price…
Extravehicular Activities, or EVAs, are the quintessential symbol of human space exploration. Also known as “Spacewalks”, EVAs are when astronauts venture into inhospitable environments outside their spacecraft. Whether floating in outer space and tethered to their spacecraft or walking on the moon, an EVA is no small venture. GEMINI 4 On June 3, 1965, astronaut…
It’s hard to believe that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon. At the time, my family was living in Dallas, Texas. July 20th, 1969 was an exceptionally hot day, but I was outside playing basketball in the driveway and admiring my cousin’s new Chevrolet Z28 Camaro.…
Going beyond the ordinary Here in Huntsville, AL, we are in full-blown celebration mode with the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing. Modern space exploration was propelled forward by the brilliant mind of Werner von Braun who took inspiration from Redstone Arsenal, one of our city’s historical landmarks. We have come a long way since…
