DHQ Dispatch Bag

[Joe Riley]

Bushnell Submarine Turtle​

"A ragtag colonial army faced the mighty British Empire in 1776. Could American ingenuity turn the tide? Inventor David Bushnell hoped so. Bushnell built America’s first combat submarine, the pedal-powered Turtle. Its covert mission? Slip into New York Harbor and attach a bomb to a British warship. It almost worked. The pilot submerged beneath the ship undetected, but had to abort as his air ran low."

"Rick and Laura Brown of Handshouse Studio—aided by students, professional craftsmen, and the US Naval Academy—built this replica Revolutionary War wooden submarine. Using tools and techniques of the day, they proved that Bushnell’s seemingly radical idea was feasible."

The History of Bushnell's Turtle | America's First Submarine​

 

[Nancy Hart]

Just looking at the picture of that thing makes me claustrophobic.

 

[Joe Riley]

The Forgotten Women Aquanauts of the 1970s​

These scientists spent weeks underwater doing research—and convincing NASA women could also go into space. READ MORE

An all-women team of aquanauts was a novelty in 1970. Pictured from left to right: Ann Hartline, Sylvia Earle, Renate True, Alina Szmant, and Peggy Lucas Bond. OAR/National Undersea Research Program (NURP); Black Star, Inc.

An artist rendering shows the close living and working quarters of Tektite, which sat underwater off the coast of St. John. NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection

 

[Joe Riley]

Just looking at the picture of that thing makes me claustrophobic.

"One small splash for man.......

 

[Joe Riley]

Artwork: Ron DiCianni – The Resurrection Mural​

"The single largest contemporary depictions of Christ’s Resurrection anywhere in the world."

"After years in the making, we are proud to unveil Ron DiCianni’s largest masterwork, The Resurrection Mural. This incredible piece, commissioned for the newly opened Museum of Biblical Arts in Dallas, displays the Resurrection of Christ in a brand new format."

"Standing 40 feet wide by 12 feet high, this breathtaking mural allows the viewer to look into Christ’s eyes and see first hand that he alone has conquered the grave."

"To see a larger image, please visit the Resurrection Mural page in our store."

"Here’s what Ron himself has to say about this breathtaking piece": READ MORE

 

[Joe Riley]

Secret Vault Under the Vatican Opened After 5000 Years & It Holds Terrifying Discovery​

 

[Joe Riley]

7 Things About Ancient Rome You Probably Didn’t Know​

"What’s left to say about ancient Rome at this point? They spend about all of high school trying to teach you the ins and outs of their society, politics and architecture – mostly to the point where the average kid in school simply doesn’t care anymore. We knew that society better than we know our own."

"There’s still a few fun facts that they tend to leave out of the classroom, however. Let’s take a look at some facts about ancient Rome that might re-spark your interest in this subject."
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