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The ’50s Hula Hoop fad gets millions twirling & whirling – plus tips on how to hoop

The future: Your own personal flying cars, powered by electricity (’50s & ’60s)

4 ways to enjoy franks and beans (1961)

Look back to when Beatlemania hit America in the ’60s

Vintage velveteen dresses: Must-see sassy & slimming ’60s fashions

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How times have changed: Look back at the sixties

8 vintage sixties kitchens with Flair ranges: Pull-out electric stoves & glass oven doors that opened upwards

The Vietnam War, as seen on Newsweek covers (1964-1973)

Wonder horses! See vintage ride-on spring horse toys from the ’50s to the ’80s

25 things most people under 25 have never seen in real life (and probably can’t name)

The original Rice Krispies Treats recipe & their delicious history

The Banana Splits Adventure Hour intro, theme song, lyrics & more on this trippy retro kids’ show

See more old stuff from the '60s that's new here!

Peek inside vintage jewelry boxes, including some with spinning ballerinas & wind-up music

Take a look back at these vintage jewelry boxes that were so popular, including some with fold-out storage and - of course - spinning ballerinas.

Get Truman Capote’s favorite Thanksgiving recipes (1968)

Here's a tasty holiday menu you probably haven't seen before: Truman Capote's favorite Thanksgiving recipes! Find a collection of delicious vintage dishes here.

Truman Capote’s cold banana pudding recipe from 1968

Here's how to make Truman Capote's favorite retro recipe for a delicious cold banana pudding that's topped with an airy meringue..

Classic pumpkin pie recipes: The ultimate collection

If you think your quest for the perfect classic pumpkin pie recipe has only just begun, we have news for you: you've just found the vintage recipe motherlode.

Have a crafty Christmas! Retro holiday decor you can make with ideas from the ’60s

Want some retro-style holiday decor? Find out how to make some vintage Christmas crafts from the '60s: a burlap wreath, tabletop Christmas trees, a starburst decoration, papier mache ornaments and more.

Janis Joplin: Find out how the rock legend lived fast and died young in 1970

At just 27 years old and still at the start at what could have been a long career, singer Janis Joplin was found dead at home, and the music world mourned for years.

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 to make retro Christmas trimmings & decor with real ’60s flair

From homemade ornaments to DIY candy crafts, this collection of retro Christmas trimmings and craft ideas will give you some new ideas for old-fashioned holiday fun!

Classic strawberry torte recipe (1967)

Four thin yellow cake layers tower upward - separated by thick creamy whipped cream with fresh berries - in this delicious classic strawberry torte recipe from the '60s!