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Dr Pepper history: How the famous soft drink made a big name for itself
The history of Dr Pepper is surprisingly long - starting back in the 1800s, in fact. Here's how the brand began and grew and grew to become one of the most popular soft drinks in the world.
See 180 radiantly beautiful vintage table lamps from all through the 20th century
Light up your memory with some some great old home décor - more than 200 antique and vintage table lamps from the beginning of the twentieth century to its end!
A cheerful collection of 23 vintage Mother’s Day cards
Here's a look back at some sweet vintage Mother's Day cards from the 20th century, including a few of the 240 million greeting cards for mom that were sold in just one year, back in 1959.
Vintage shoe stores: See what shoe shopping really used to be like
For more than 100 years, if you needed a new pair of sneakers or sandals, oxfords or saddle shoes, you had to visit one or more vintage shoe stores. Through more than 100 photos, see what it was like!
The history of TWA: The ups & downs of one of America’s fallen giants, Trans World Airlines
Trans World Airlines, better known as TWA, was one of the major US airlines, moving millions of people to destinations around the globe. Find out the history of TWA, and see this collection of vintage ads to see how exciting flying used to be.
See 20+ vintage hope chests from the 20th century: Cedar furniture with a special purpose
Way back when, it's what every girl wanted: A cedar-lined Lane hope chest for linens and her trousseau. In upper-middle-class homes, giving a teen cedar chest was a longstanding tradition -- and practically a requirement for marriage.
How X-ray shoe fittings used to really be a thing years ago
Back in the 1920s, footwear manufacturers and merchants decided that X-ray shoe fittings could bring in lots of customers - people who would be thrilled to let a recent scientific advance help them find the perfect shoe. There was just a little problem...
The history of Tootsie Rolls, once America’s favorite candy (and Tootsie Pops, too)
The Tootsie Roll has a sweet legacy that started way back at the end of the 1800s, and continues to this day. From the early days, the unique chocolaty chewy candy was a huge favorite with kids. Find out more about them here!
Vintage Erector Sets were toys that made toys: See old sets & find out their history
The basic concept hasn't changed much in 100 years, but vintage Erector Sets like these are still popular, still inspiring creativity, and still being used to build everything from mini roller coasters to motorized robots.
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.
20 old-fashioned decorative iron porches & balconies with some real vintage Southern style
Gorgeous, graceful old-fashioned decorative iron porches & balconies, crafted from intricate metalwork, adorn many homes and other buildings in the Southern states. Here, take a look back at some stunning examples!
Why the old Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York was the very definition of extravagance
Through this rare collection of photographs and other ephemera, see what New York's classically elegant old Ritz-Carlton Hotel was like once upon a time, starting when it opened in 1911.
Who invented television? A look back at the history of TV
Who invented television? Unfortunately for anyone looking for a quick answer, the first TV sets weren't made by one single person -- there were several inventors who were incredibly important to its creation and evolution. Here's a look!
Vintage 1930s suits: See 60+ old-fashioned menswear styles
See more than 60 of the most popular styles of vintage 1930s suits - including those double-breasted jackets with wide peak lapels and cushioned shoulders, and high-waisted trousers with wide cuffs.
Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy: The most famous ventriloquist & puppet of the 20th century
Charlie McCarthy was the impudent little dummy who sat upon the lap of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen, his creator, and entertained millions every week with his comedy.
The Waltons was a story of a large family living in Virginia during the Great Depression. The classic TV show originally aired from 1972 through 1981. Find out what the cast thought of the program here.
About Greta Garbo: The legendary actress and 20th century icon
Why was Greta Garbo America's highest-paid film star in the 1930s? A legend during the Golden Age of Hollywood, Garbo was one of the most popular actresses of the era. See what she was all about here.
1930s shoes for women: 100 vintage styles
If you love the look of vintage 1930s shoes for women, you're in luck! We have found gorgeous examples of more than 100 classic ladies' footwear styles from the thirties.
See old cruise ships & ocean vacations from the ’30s through the ’60s
Look back at the experience passengers in the thirties, forties, fifties and sixties could expect when they sailed the high seas in high style on these fabulous old cruise ships.
See top vintage nail polish colors & retro brands
Red, pink, gold & beyond - See the top vintage nail polish brands and colors from the 20th century, with shades & styles from decades ago - see how manicures have changed over the years!
Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book
Something Old: Vintage Wedding Dress Fashion Look Book is a collection of more than 300 images, documenting over a century of bridal fashions from the Western world. Find details about everything that went into preparing a bride for her walk down the aisle -- from the tiara on her head to the toe of her shoe…
In the late 1930s, aviator Amelia Earhart mysteriously vanished on her flights around the globe. See original newspaper reports at the time of her disappearance and a look back at the mystery 25 years later.
Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #3: Vintage 1930s Automobiles (1930-1939)
In Classic Cars Adult Coloring Book #3: Vintage 1930s Automobiles (1930-1939), find many classic car brands dating back to the Thirties, including Plymouth, Studebaker, Chrysler, Pierce Arrow, Ford, Franklin, Lincoln, Hudson, Hupmobile, and Oldsmobile.
Vintage Fostoria glass: 100+ old 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.
100 vintage Christmas scenes so sweet and old-fashioned, you’ll wish you had a time machine
Step back and time and enjoy these charmingly vintage Christmas scenes celebrations from the 1940s through the 1970s.
Bad vintage Christmas ads: 20 retro holiday sales pitches that you’d never see today
There's a reason that advertising has evolved over the decades - and these bad vintage Christmas ads from years ago show you exactly why!
The original Toll House Cookie recipe, plus the famous chocolate chip cookie’s history
The now-ubiquitous chocolate chip cookie came to be back in 1938, and soon were called 'famous.' Here's the original Toll House cookie recipe, plus more of their history!
17 Vintage Halloween pin-up girls from the ’30s & ’40s for a different kind of pumpkin cheesecake
See portraits of vintage Halloween pin-up girls from the 1930s and 1940s - themed photos featuring famous actresses and beautiful models.
Vintage ASCII art from the 1930s: Typeys, made with old manual typewriters
Here's a little guide from the thirties to teach people how to make art using their vintage manual typewriters - pretty much old-fashioned ascii art and old-school smileys!
Vintage ’30s beauty tips for an ugly duckling
'It takes more character to be an attractive woman than to make a million dollars,' said Lux Radio's Dr Susan. From her, get celebrity vintage '30s beauty tips for an ugly duckling
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