Silly Putty & the weird true story of how it became America’s favorite toy blob

Up close: Antique Edwardian boots & why this early‑1900s style is still eye-catching

How to make 5 easy & festive fabric Christmas ornaments (no sewing required!)

Vintage Formula 409 was the ‘miracle household cleaner’ that debuted in the ’60s

Easy & fun paintbrush cookies deserve a comeback for your next holiday baking day (1956)

Thanksgiving history, from the Pilgrims’ First Thanksgiving to the strange way turkey day became a holiday

Old-fashioned family kitchens: Charming design ideas from the 1950s & 60s

This pecan pumpkin pie recipe from the 80s is possibly the best dessert mash-up for the holidays

These handmade Thanksgiving centerpiece ideas from 1900 are quaint & practical

Thanksgiving gratitude means more when you live it: A simple & timeless idea from 1914

Breakthrough tech: 1950s TV sets changed how Americans spent their evenings

How the classic Chevy Chevelle became a mid-size success in the 1960s & 70s

See 40 antique Thanksgiving postcards people sent back in the early 1900s

Carnation’s famous pumpkin pie: The traditional Thanksgiving dessert recipe, step-by-step with pictures

6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a special Thanksgiving side dish

How Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid built a 500-man gang & ruled the Wild West

What a vintage Thanksgiving menu looked like before canned cranberry sauce (1890s -1950s)

Quick & easy green bean bake: The ’80s way to fix a holiday classic

The First Thanksgiving: Recipes for an amazing & tasty traditional Thanksgiving dinner (1975)

See old Florida in the 1950s & 1960s: A dream for families, fishers & fun seekers

The Flipper movies & TV show turned an adorable dolphin into a ’60s pop culture powerhouse

Vintage DIY no-sew outfits from 1982 made a fun & creative fashion statement

Libby’s pumpkin pie: This famous pumpkin pie recipe is the greatest of all time

Did married couples really sleep in separate beds in the 1950s? Here’s what we know

Famous inventions from history that shaped the modern world

Pumpkin Dream Pie: The 50s classic no-bake dessert recipe, plus a bonus gingersnap crust to try

Louisa May Alcott: How a quiet girl from Concord wrote “Little Women” & made America listen (1868)

1960s hairstyles with holiday flair: The festive looks women loved (1968)

How Charles Lindbergh became a national hero overnight in 1927

Pinecone cheese ball recipes: A festive 1970s twist on a classic holiday appetizer

Bruce Lee’s fast rise, sudden death and the films that made him a legend (1973)

Vintage holiday punch and cocktail recipes from the 50s & 60s

The perks of vintage coffee: How a cup of joe became the most popular drink all across America, plus old-fashioned ways to make it (1950s)

Pumpkin cookie bars with a bright twist on classic cream cheese frosting (1987)

1920s house styles: 7 popular designs that shaped vintage suburban life

Studio ticket stubs saved by a kid in 1953 grew into a massive 10,000 piece collection of TV history

Walnut pie throwback: A bold and easy recipe from 1991

How to make a great old-fashioned guest room: Tips & examples from 1910 to the groovy ’70s

1900s hairstyles & the creative ways women personalized beauty trends

How to make homemade pie crust in 4 easy steps

These vintage Halloween masks & costumes may seem weird now, but were all the rage back in the 60s & 70s!

Crazy silent movie stunts from the 1920s that were wild & dangerous

Pumpkin pancakes with big fall flavor from this retro 1989 recipe

This quaint ‘Day in the Life of a 1950s Small Town’ film shows how kids learned about community & civic responsibility

Essential 1960s boys’ clothes were built for play, school & everything between

These 15 vintage Halloween cards for kids were super cute ways to say boo!

80s candy: See 35 most excellent retro favorites, including chocolate & fruity sweets

Vintage horror movies: Scary flicks from the silent age to the 60s

The strange history of Halloween & how it became America’s spookiest holiday

16 fun 50s costumes for men & women to rock the sock hop (or Halloween)

Pumpkin roll perfection: A retro treat that still wows today (1970s)

Quick Halloween desserts: Make a ghoulish graveyard dessert & some creepy jigglers

19 groovy 70s costumes for Halloween that put the ‘fun’ in funky

Ghosts in the Graveyard easy Halloween dessert with pudding & cookies (1997)

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: How this 1977 sci-fi sensation made aliens seem real

Revisit 34 creepy & spooky vintage Halloween TV specials (and other retro horror on television)

Late autumn fruits: 5 delicious apple dessert recipes (1960s)

Happy jack-o’-lantern carving tips from 1959 that still hold up

These adorable Nitey Nite footed sleepers helped sell bedtime routines in the 1940s and ’50s

Teen Halloween party inspiration: Fun recipes & games straight from 1963

The San Francisco Cliff House: See the famed – and doomed – building through the years (1860s)

History of Pepsi-Cola: See the popular soda brand over the years

How to make an easy Halloween retro robot costume – just like they did in the ’50s

Scooby Doo magic: Just a derpy dog & meddling kids out there saving the world

Old-fashioned popcorn balls: 16 delicious classic recipes, plus expert popping tips

Capsule wardrobe basics, 1950s-style: 6 practical pieces, 12 sharp looks

Lionel Trains: The must-have toy engine craze that powered the 1950s

Franklin Delano Roosevelt behind the scenes: Candid moments from a powerful presidency (1935)

Preserve autumn leaves like it’s 1910 with these clever old-school methods

Vintage Halloween costume patterns from the 70s: Popular styles you could sew and make