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The history of Levi's jeans shows that the power of a really good idea - like super-durable clothing that people like to wear - can make for a business that stays strong for more than 160 years.
Dishwasher history starts with Josephine Cochrane, who invented the first automatic model in the 1880s. Her creation changed kitchens forever.
How to make refreshing frog lemonade: The old-fashioned fruity drink from New Orleans
You never heard of frog lemonade? Probably not -- it's a Southern drink that is perfectly delicious, invented back in New Orleans, Louisiana around 1894.
Brooklyn Bridge history and the day New York celebrated its grand debut (1883)
The Brooklyn Bridge has been a part of New York’s skyline since 1883, but the history of its construction reveals an incredible story of determination
Gorgeous Victorian winter fashion: How stylish women stayed warm in 1891
Victorian winter fashion blended warmth with style using layers, fur and tailored designs. Learn how women dressed to survive 19th-century winters.
Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ gorgeous patterns, colors & styles of the classic American glassware
Here's a look back at 100 years of vintage Fostoria glass - from candelabra to stemware, in clear crystal or a rainbow of colorful hues - that people have been using and collecting for generations.
Snow removal 100 years ago: See how they did it without modern-day tools
Here's a look back at snow removal 100 years ago, so you can see how much work went into clearing cities after blizzards and other big winter storms.
How to make homemade extracts & candy flavoring the old-fashioned way
If you've ever bought a pricey bottle of flavoring, you may have wondered: How can you make your own homemade extracts for less? It's probably a lot easier than you think.
32 fascinating vintage selfies you probably have never seen
These vintage selfies, several of which date back to the 1800s, prove that the desire to capture our own images has been around for a long time. Here's how people took self-portraits with old cameras long ago!
Why the Biltmore Estate is still the most lavish home ever built in America (1895)
Biltmore is a huge private estate and tourist destination in Asheville, North Carolina with 250 rooms spread over four acres of floor area, and it has 43 bathrooms and 35 bedrooms. See it here!
How X-rays were discovered in the 1890s – momentous Victorian medical tech we still use every day
Find out how X-rays were discovered, see the earliest X-rays, learn where the name came from, and meet Wilhelm Röntgen - the man behind the innovation.
Victorian fashion trends: Explore the best styles of the late 1800s
What did the stylish, trendsetting women of the late Victorian age wear? Take a look back here at Victorian fashion from 1890, courtesy of the old Bloomingdale's and H. O'Neill and Company catalogs.
Statue of Liberty history: See the landmark like you’ve never seen her before (1886)
Building the Statue of Liberty took years, and it wasn't easy! Look behind the scenes into how it was done, plus see close-up shots from renovations.
Great gazebos: Classic & vintage backyard designs you will love
See how gazebos became one of America's favorite outdoor retreats with a look back at some vintage styles and backyard designs!
See what antique school supplies & educational materials were like in the olden days
Look back at what antique school supplies looked like back in the 1800s, along with popular teaching materials from the Victorian era!
Shades of the past: Authentic Victorian house colors & paint sample cards (1890s)
See several sets of authentic paint sample cards that feature Victorian house colors, showing how people back in the 1800s decorated their home exteriors!
These vintage tips to identify antique silver come from the 1940s - and include diagrams, descriptions and photos of lots of vintage silverwork.
Inside the rambling 160-room Winchester Mystery House, doors lead into blank walls, staircases end in midair, trap doors spring to the floors below, and elevators rise through the roof.
Vintage July 4th: How Americans celebrated Independence Day long ago
How was vintage July 4th celebrated in the past? It varied a lot over the decades, but early on, there was cannon fire, great communal feasts in the village green, and all kinds of noisemakers and thundering sounds.
Juneteenth: What it means, and why it’s still celebrated
Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom. The celebration fell out of favor for decades, and has made a couple of comebacks. Find out more here!
Death of an outlaw: First account of Jesse James’ murder (1882)
Get the true story behind 'The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford' from 1882 -- when, Jesse James, the Missouri outlaw, was killed by a boy twenty years old at his temporary residence on Thirteenth and Lafayette streets, in this city.
See the first & last pictures of Abraham Lincoln, plus 24 historic images in between
Since his death more than 150 years ago, people have wanted to know more about our 16th president, and one way to do that is by looking closely at pictures of Abraham Lincoln.
See grand Gilded Age New York mansions on Fifth Avenue during the 1800s & 1900s
Take a stroll back to the late 1800s and early 1900s to see some of the grand homes and New York mansions that lined Fifth Avenue.
Fashion history timeline: 61 of the greatest dress styles in American fashion history
See how dress styles have evolved from the 1600s to the 1990s Explore the evolution of dress styles from the 1640s to the 1990s, beginning
Old-fashioned candy: See dozens of irresistible sweets from the 1940s & earlier
Old-fashioned candy in the US traces its roots from luxury 1800s treats to timeless favorites. See how these sweets have captured the affection of generations.
Tiddlywinks: The history of the old-fashioned game people keep rediscovering
Tiddlywinks (originally Tiddle-dy Winks) seems like a simple kids' game... but there's a lot more to it! Find out about it - including how to play - here.
Explore how vintage drugstores and the pharmacy apothecary once sold not just tonics and elixirs, but also narcotics like cocaine & heroin with ease.
The history of root beer & popular brands: From healing tonic to a favorite soda
Who would've thought humble roots, herbs, and bark could spin such an effervescent tale? The history of root beer is both intriguing and surprising - take a look!
How old toys from the 1930s and earlier are still treasured by collectors today
Old toys collectively reflect the fun & creativity that drove playtime way back when, and we have collected dozens of photo examples for your nostalgic enjoyment!
From ranches to runways, vintage cowboy boots are a Wild West American phenomenon
Cowboy boots are more than just footwear; they symbolize tradition, individuality, and the spirit of adventure. Have a look back at how the styles have evolved.
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