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1918’s Spanish flu: A dark history of the deadly influenza pandemic 100 years ago

Sketches of the Titanic sinking from 1912 - Skidmore (1)

Sketches of the Titanic sinking: A survivor explains how the huge ship went down (1912)

20 traditional homemade mincemeat recipes, including old-fashioned mince pies

Vintage Gray Gardens - Hamptons NY 1916 Sunroom overlooking walled garden

Gray Gardens in the Hamptons: See this infamous mansion’s amazingly beautiful walled garden in color (1916)

Damaged fire escape at the Triangle shirtwaist factory

How 146 people died needlessly in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire (1911)

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How times have changed: Look back at the 1910s

120+ gorgeous, glamorous actresses of the 1920s

See 30 photos of daredevil skyscraper construction workers hanging out at dizzying heights over New York City

47 dangerous old playgrounds that our great-grandparents somehow survived

41 fantastic & classic sweet potato recipes

The unlikely history of Levi’s jeans – or, how clothing styles from 150 years ago are somehow still fashionable today

The Great Depression: Newspaper headlines from the 1929 stock market crash

See more old stuff from the 1910s that's new again!

See some charming & classic All-American suburban houses from 1919

Early in the 20th century, people started moving from the city out to the suburban districts and small towns. See some classic All-American suburban houses from that era here!

Look back at these vintage bookshelves, book nooks & other beautiful old-fashioned home libraries

Books in a home once signaled that the residents were intelligent, worldly, and could afford to collect their favorite volumes. Look back at some vintage bookshelves from the past!

How people used vintage washboards, wringers & other old-fashioned laundry equipment years ago

Long before automatic washing machines, people had to wash their clothes the old-fashioned way - using vintage washboards, tubs, hand scrubbing, and things called manglers. Here's how they did it.

Antique toys: See what kids played with a long time ago

A look back: Some of the best buys in antique toys Article from American Home, December 1974 Antique toys are double-barreled delights. They arouse pleasant

Old-fashioned Halloween party tips from 1910

Are you ready for Halloween? A look back at some old-fashioned Halloween party tips from 1910, in the days when the holiday was more about gatherings than candy collection.

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

Get ready to remember some of the biggest thrills and chills from yesteryear, through these top vintage horror movies - great for Halloween or any time you want a little scare!

When the Titanic sank: See a vintage newsreel with authentic footage (1912)

When the Titanic sank, it was the biggest ship in the world - and although the movie industry was still young, many cameras were able to cover the disaster. Here's a look.

How to start a genealogical record for your family

Here is a collection of tips from the past, for researching your past - namely, how to start a genealogical record for your family. Get ideas for tracking down your ancestry here!

Remember vintage library checkout cards & due date slips?

Years ago, in order to check out a book, there were specific systems in place for librarians. Here's a look back at vintage checkout cards & due date slips libraries used!

DIY Halloween decorations on a budget: Fiendishly clever ideas from the days before party supply stores (1919)

Back when cheap Halloween party decor was a distant dream, people had to make their Halloween decorations the old-fashioned way: by getting creative. Ghoul School 1919 is now in session!