6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a special Thanksgiving side dish
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6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a special Thanksgiving side dish
To many Americans living south of the Mason-Dixon line, sweet potatoes must be made with marshmallows! Here are 6 ways to make old-fashioned marshmallow sweet potatoes for a Thanksgiving side dish!
The First Thanksgiving: Recipes for an amazing & tasty traditional Thanksgiving dinner (1975)
Traditional Thanksgiving dinner food served at the original First Thanksgiving feast in 1621 provides a tasty menu for holiday tables today. Get some great recipes here!
Libby’s pumpkin pie: This famous pumpkin pie recipe is the greatest of all time
More than good, Libby's pumpkin pie is smooth, gently spicy, and perfect! Get the classic pie you love - the original vintage recipe is right here, with our very own step-by-step photos to guide you.
Did married couples really sleep in separate beds in the 1950s? Here’s what we know
Separate beds in the 1950s weren’t just for movies — real couples, doctors, and censors all had opinions on how married people should sleep.
Pinecone cheese ball recipes: A festive 1970s twist on a classic holiday appetizer
These pinecone cheese ball recipes are the ultimate decorative old-school appetizer spread! Find out how to make them here.
Bruce Lee’s fast rise, sudden death and the films that made him a legend (1973)
Bruce Lee became a global sensation with his kung fu films — then died days before his big Hollywood debut. Here's how he got there.
Studio ticket stubs saved by a kid in 1953 grew into a massive 10,000 piece collection of TV history
Ticket stubs from Joel Tator’s massive collection reveal what it was like to attend live TV tapings in the 1940s and 1950s.
How to make a great old-fashioned guest room: Tips & examples from 1910 to the groovy ’70s
Explore vintage guest room ideas from 1910 to 1970, packed with timeless tips and retro charm to inspire your own cozy and welcoming space.
These cheap vintage Halloween masks & costumes proved that when you spent a couple bucks to get ready for trick-or-treating, you got what you paid for. But the kids? They loved it.
These 15 vintage Halloween cards for kids were super cute ways to say boo!
Halloween greeting cards made especially for children became popular in the 1970s - most far more sweet than scary. Look back at these vintage Halloween cards for kids from the '70s and '80s!
The strange history of Halloween & how it became America’s spookiest holiday
The history of Halloween is full of strange customs and ancient beliefs. Discover how this spooky holiday evolved from Celtic rituals to trick-or-treating.
Pumpkin roll perfection: A retro treat that still wows today (1970s)
What is a pumpkin roll? It's a lightly-spiced pumpkin cake, jelly roll-style -- filled with sweet, fluffy cream cheese. Try this retro version from the 70s!
19 groovy 70s costumes for Halloween that put the ‘fun’ in funky
When it comes to ready-to-wear 70s costumes, you basically have two style choices: Hippie or Disco Styles. We've picked some of our favorites modern-day takes on the era so you can dress up and get on down!
Close Encounters of the Third Kind: How this 1977 sci-fi sensation made aliens seem real
The movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind redefined sci-fi in 1977 and sparked new interest in UFOs, aliens, and government secrets.
Revisit 34 creepy & spooky vintage Halloween TV specials (and other retro horror on television)
Charlie Brown? Check. Grinch? Yep. You can also see how Johnny Depp, Elvira, Martin Lawrence & Tom Hanks got into the holiday spirit years ago on these vintage Halloween TV specials.
History of Pepsi-Cola: See the popular soda brand over the years
Pepsi-Cola history began in a North Carolina drugstore in 1893 and grew through decades of quirky slogans and everyday moments across America.
Scooby Doo magic: Just a derpy dog & meddling kids out there saving the world
Scooby Doo fans, here’s how a goofy cartoon dog and his mystery-solving gang turned a 1969 TV debut into decades of iconic pop culture moments.
Vintage Halloween costume patterns from the 70s: Popular styles you could sew and make
See how Halloween costume patterns from the 1970s helped families sew creative costumes with superheroes, animals, and more homemade classics.
Jackie Gleason’s wild ride: How ‘The Great One’ shaped tv comedy (1940s-80s)
Jackie Gleason — born Herbert Walton Gleason Jr. on February 26, 1916, in Brooklyn — became one of America’s most recognizable personalities by mixing bold
The sit-in movement: Why taking a seat became a powerful stand for justice (1960s)
Explore how the sit-in movement began, spread, and reshaped the civil rights struggle—plus a look back with the students who started it in Greensboro.
Shirley Temple’s impressive second act started way beyond the silver screen (1946)
Shirley Temple rose from Hollywood child star to political powerhouse. Here's how she spent her life after leaving the big screen behind.
Popular 1970s restaurants & the rise of fast food culture
Explore 1970s restaurants: fast food boom, sit-down spots with flair and photos showing how America dined in the ’70s.
Buick Skylark history: How this classic car kept adapting with the times (1960s-90s)
See the history of the Buick Skylark from the ’60s to the ’90s, with vintage photos and ads that show how this classic car kept changing with the times.
The Sting movie: How Robert Redford & Paul Newman pulled off cinematic magic (1973)
Find out about The Sting, a 1973 film set in the '30s - the story of two conmen out to trick a mob boss - that won 7 Academy Awards.
Hilarious vintage ads from the ‘60s to ‘80s show how brands used humor, awkward charm, and bold claims to sell just about anything.
How Candice Bergen made being famous look like the least interesting thing about her
Candice Bergen grew up Hollywood royalty, dodged the spotlight, then became a star on her own terms -- see her early career and offbeat rise to fame.
Popular teen fashions by decade: How clothes told your entire high school story in the 1920s-70s
Explore teen fashions through the decades and see how high school style shaped identity, cliques, and culture from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Space Fidgit: The pocket-sized cosmic craze from the 1970s & 80s kids couldn’t put down
Remember that little toy from the 70s where you pressed on the back with your finger and it changed colors? Find out about Space Fidgits here.
Fantastic retro 1970s bathroom decor ideas that are wonderfully weird & totally real
Explore real 1970s bathroom decor with wild colors, bold patterns and sunken tubs that made home bathrooms totally unforgettable.
Cracker Jack: The sweet history behind Cracker Jack prizes & the popular old popcorn treat
Cracker Jack became a pop culture icon with its caramel popcorn, peanuts and surprise prizes. See how this vintage snack won America's heart.
Romper Room made preschool fun before anyone else did
Romper Room brought preschool to TV screens across America -- explore how this unique show shaped early childhood learning for millions of kids.
Keds through the decades: How this cool all-American shoe became a classic (1920s-80s)
Keds sneakers have been a go-to for generations. See how this classic shoe evolved from 1916 to the 1980s with vintage styles, ads and fun throwbacks.
What were the most popular dog names from the 1950s through the 70s? Find out!
Discover the most popular dog names from the 1950s to the 1970s, collected from vintage records, contests and real-life hero pups.
Instant Quaker oatmeal: How this warm & easy breakfast became a family favorite (1965)
In 1965, Instant Quaker Oatmeal hit grocery store shelves, and so was born a popular hot breakfast cereal that has lasted more than 50 years.
Helen Reddy & the California dream: Her cozy 70s home & star-studded life
In both 1975 and 1978, singer Helen Reddy took national magazine photographers on tours of her California home, which was full of music, plants and country charm. Here's a look inside!
Free to Be… You and Me & the famous friends who made it unforgettable (1970s)
Discover how Free to Be... You and Me brought big stars, bold ideas and timeless songs together to inspire a generation of kids in the 1970s.
