Fabulous Photos of a Young Faye Dunaway Taken by Jerry Schatzberg

In 1956, Jerry Schatzberg opened his own studio as an independent photographer. By 1958, he was hired to shoot for leading fashion magazines including Vogue, Esquire, Life, Glamour, or McCall’s. His photographic style is somewhat similar to that of Andre Kertesz or Henri Cartier-Bresson in its quest to capture the natural – an approach wholly unprecedented at the time, disregarding the strict codes of fashion photography aesthetics.

For ten years, Schatzberg is a highly sought-after photographer and forms friendships with famous models. One such model is Anne St. Marie, who was experiencing a painful depression, rejected in favor of younger girls, though she herself is barely 30. Jerry Schatzberg decided to tell this touching story. In 1969, he chose actress Faye Dunaway, then 29 years old, with a career in full-swing, to portray the fallen model. The result will be the critically acclaimed Puzzle of a Downfall Child (1970), whose reissue at the 2011 Lumière festival was a revelation.

However, Schatzberg had been photographing Dunaway since 1967, when he captured her against a stark black background in a mythical photo-shoot. Many years later, one of the images of the series would be chosen for the official 2011 Cannes Film Festival poster. Dunaway and Schatzberg’s close connection would continue, giving rise to many other shots, always based on mutual trust, an element apparent in all of Schatzberg’s photos.

Celebrities and lesser known subjects would let their anxiety fall by the wayside in front of his lens and allow their emotions to shine through. The photographs of Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, Catherine Deneuve, Roman Polanski, Charlotte Rampling, and Faye Dunaway, along with many others, express these moments of truth, captured by Jerry Schatzberg.

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Brunei in the Mid-1960s: A Sultanate on the Cusp of Modernity

The mid-1960s represented a pivotal “golden age” for Brunei, as the nation began to navigate the complex path toward full sovereignty and modern development.

Under the reign of Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien III, often hailed as the “Architect of Modern Brunei,” the landscape of the capital, Brunei Town (now Bandar Seri Begawan), underwent a dramatic transformation. This era was characterized by a massive influx of oil wealth, which was strategically channeled into grand national projects, most notably the stunning Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, which dominated the skyline with its golden dome.

While the traditional lifestyle of the Kampong Ayer (Water Village) remained the heart of the community, new schools, hospitals, and infrastructure began to sprout, signaling a shift toward a modern welfare state. These vintage photos, provided by David Pirmann, offer a fascinating look at Brunei in 1965.

Brunei street scene, 1965

Brunei street scene, 1965

Brunei street scene, 1965

Brunei area rice storage, 1965

Brunei area village, 1965

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Candid Photographs of Diana Rigg and Anthony Hopkins Hanging Out in London in September 1972

In 1972, acting legends Diana Rigg and Anthony Hopkins famously starred together in a major stage production of William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the National Theatre (specifically at the Old Vic in London). Hopkins played the title character, Macbeth, and Rigg played the formidable Lady Macbeth. The production was directed by Michael Blakemore. The play officially opened in November 1972 and ran until June 1973.

On September 19, 1972, the pair were captured in a series of now-famous candid photographs by Ron Burton. One notable image shows them walking hand-in-hand down Aquinas Street near Waterloo.

At the time, Rigg was already a household name due to her role as Emma Peel in The Avengers. Hopkins was an emerging talent, just beginning to establish the intense stage presence that would later define his film career. The two also appeared together in a television adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s Little Eyolf, which aired on the BBC’s Play of the Month in 1982, though they were both active at the National Theatre during the 1972 season.

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Technician Floating Up and Down to Inspect Echo II, a NASA Satellite, 1963

A technician conducting a manual inspection of the Echo II communications satellite during a test inflation in 1963. The massive, highly reflective Mylar balloon, which served as a passive communications relay by reflecting radio signals back to Earth, was inflated inside a hangar at Lakehurst, New Jersey. To check for leaks and flaws across the surface of the gigantic, 135-foot-diameter sphere, the technician used a small personal balloon tethered to the ground to float up and down alongside it. This unusual and striking method of inspection resulted in the dramatic photo you see.

The Echo satellite program was NASA’s groundbreaking experiment that pioneered the use of space for communications by using large, passive reflective balloons.

The Echo satellites were essentially enormous, aluminized Mylar balloons that did not carry electronic instruments for receiving or retransmitting signals. Instead, ground stations on Earth beamed microwave signals at the satellite, which simply bounced the signals off its highly reflective surface to other ground stations across long distances.

The primary goal was to test the feasibility of satellite communications and other new space technologies. Experiments conducted during the program helped measure atmospheric drag, evaluate temperature control in orbit, and test satellite tracking methods.

Echo 1, launched on August 12, 1960, was 100 feet (30 meters) in diameter. It successfully relayed the first transcontinental voice circuit, including a prerecorded message from President Dwight Eisenhower. It remained in orbit for nearly eight years, visible to the naked eye as a fast-moving “star.”

Echo 2, launched in 1964, was larger at 135 feet (41 meters) in diameter and had a more rigid design to maintain its shape better in orbit. It was used for scientific investigations and famously for the first space-based collaboration between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, reflecting a signal from England to Russia.

Although eventually superseded by more advanced active repeater satellites (which amplify signals), the Echo program provided the technological foundation for modern satellite communications. The distinctive horn antenna at Bell Labs used for the project later played a pivotal role in the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of cosmic microwave background radiation, a key piece of evidence for the Big Bang theory.

The 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible: A Compact Icon of Americana

The 1960 Nash Metropolitan Convertible stands as one of the most unique and whimsical chapters in American automotive history. Designed in the United States but built in England by the Austin Motor Company, the Metropolitan was a pioneer of the “subcompact” philosophy decades before it became a global trend.

The 1960 model, part of the Series IV generation, featured a distinctive two-tone paint scheme, often in vibrant pastel colors. Its “pudgy” yet aerodynamic silhouette, characterized by integrated fenders and a continental spare tire mounted on the rear, gave it an unmistakable personality. Inside, the 1960 version benefited from functional upgrades like an opening trunk lid (a feature missing in earlier models) and a more powerful 1.5-liter engine.

Today, the Metropolitan Convertible is a beloved collector’s item, celebrated not for its speed, but for its adventurous design and its role as a “big car in a small package” during an era of gargantuan gas-guzzlers.

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Imagine Being the Parents of the First Man to Walk on the Moon as You Watch Him Stepping Onto the Lunar Surface, 1969

Imagine being the parents of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the Moon, as you watch him, live on TV, stepping onto the lunar surface. The pictures here, published in Life magazine, August 1, 1969, are of Stephen and Viola Armstrong as their son, Neil, enters the history books.

On the day Neil Armstrong walked on the moon on July 20, 1969, his parents, Stephen and Viola Armstrong, experienced a mixture of quiet anxiety, immense pride, and a surreal loss of privacy as the world’s eyes descended on their home in Wapakoneta, Ohio.

While much of the world was in awe, Viola Armstrong later admitted to being “terrified” during the landing. She spent much of the day in prayer, concerned about the lunar module's fuel levels and the unknown risks of the moon’s surface. Stephen Armstrong was similarly stoic but visibly tense until the “Eagle has landed” announcement.

Because their home was swamped by the press and well-wishers, the Armstrongs watched the moonwalk on a television set in their garage. They were surrounded by neighbors, friends, and dozens of reporters with cameras and lights.

When Neil finally stepped onto the surface, Viola reportedly whispered, “That was perfect,” through tears of joy. When Neil said his famous line about “one small step,” his father, Stephen, was overheard expressing amazement, asking those around him if they could believe what they had just seen.

Despite the global fame, the Armstrongs tried to maintain a sense of normalcy. Stephen Armstrong was known to be very active in local civic associations. Even as his son was making history, he insisted on “staying grounded” and continued to participate in community events shortly after the mission.

Their hometown of Wapakoneta essentially turned into a massive viewing party. The local police had to help manage the crowds around the Armstrong house so the parents could watch their son in relative peace.

Angus Barbieri, the Man Who Fasted for 382 Days and Lost 276 Pounds (125 Kg) in the 1960s

Angus Barbieri was a Scottish man who fasted for 382 days, from June 14, 1965 to June 30, 1966. He subsisted on tea, coffee, sparkling water, vitamins and yeast extract while living at home in Tayport, Scotland, frequently visiting Maryfield Hospital for medical evaluation. Barbieri went from 456 pounds (207 kg) to 180 pounds (82 kg), losing 276 pounds (125 kg) and setting a record for the length of a fast.

Agostino “Angus” Barbieri was born in Tayport, Scotland to Italian parents who ran a fish and chip shop. Due to his weight, he often required assistance with ordinary tasks.

In 1965, at the age of 27, Barbieri checked into the Maryfield Hospital in Dundee. Initially only a short fast was planned, as the doctors believed short fasts were preferable to longer ones. Barbieri insisted on continuing because “he adapted so well and was eager to reach his ’ideal’ weight.” To avoid temptation, he quit working at his father’s fish and chips shop, which closed down during the fast. As the fast progressed, he lost all desire for food. For 382 days, from June 14, 1965 through June 30, 1966, he consumed only vitamins, electrolytes, an unspecified amount of yeast (a source of all essential amino acids) and zero-calorie beverages such as tea, coffee, and sparkling water, although he occasionally added milk and/or sugar to the beverages, especially during the final weeks of the fast.

Barbieri began his treatment in the hospital but for most of the 382 days lived at home, visiting the hospital for outpatient checkups, including blood and urine samples. Stool samples were not taken but he reportedly went up to 48 days between stools. His starting weight was recorded at 456 pounds (207 kg) and the fast officially stopped on July 1, 1966 when Barbieri had reached his goal weight of 180 pounds (82 kg). For the next ten days, the doctors placed him on a diet of salt and then sugar in preparation for solid food. Thus, some sources record the fast as being 392 days instead of 382.

After 1 year and 26 days without food, Angus Barbieri ate his first solid meal at 10 AM on July 11, 1966: a boiled egg and a slice of buttered bread. He said to the gathered newspaper reporters and photographers, “I have forgotten what food tasted like ... It went down OK. I feel a bit full but I thoroughly enjoyed it.”

In the 1971 edition of The Guinness Book of Records, Barbieri’s 382-day fast was recognized as the longest recorded. As of 2026, Barbieri retains the record for the longest fast without solid food. Guinness does not actively encourage records relating to fasting for fear of encouraging unsafe behavior.

Doctors were amazed by Barbieri’s ability to resist the temptation to eat without having to stay in the hospital. He celebrated his achievement by going on a vacation in Spain for three weeks, and a 1973 study found that Barbieri maintained a healthy weight of 196 pounds (89 kg),  concluding that “prolonged fasting in this patient had no ill-effects.” He moved to Warwick, married a woman named Mary, and had two sons. Barbieri died in September 1990 after a short illness.

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