1960s spacesuit designs from Wernher von Braun’s science fiction novel
Most of us know Wernher von Braun as the German V-2 pioneer who went from the Nazis to NASA. But did you know he published a scifi novel with detailed spacesuit schematics? Here are some examples. The 1960 book First Men to the Moon by Wernher von Braun tells the story of John Mason, a…
The first Frankenstein of the movies
The first Frankenstein on film wasn’t tall, green, and Boris Karloff — he was hairy and silent and made his movie debut 100 years ago. Here’s the story of the first Frankenstein to ever grace the moving picture. The first Frankenstein film was released on March 18, 1910. The image at right announces the later…
Gladiator mechs battle for fame and cash in Heavy Gear Arena
Nils “Deadeye” Alrik just lost contact with his sole remaining teammate. He knows there are at least two members of the Northern Reapers team still active, and he’s low on ammo. Luckily, his Crusader IV is equipped with a sword. He spots the Reapers standing too close together, so he charges forward and strikes with…