Young Gloria Steinem’s fearless 1970s stance on why growing older shouldn’t scare women
Young Gloria Steinem’s fearless 1970s stance on why growing older shouldn’t scare women
Step back to 1976 and revisit young Gloria Steinem's empowering views on aging as a liberating experience for women
Gloria Steinem’s home: See inside the boho 1970 New York apartment that became a feminist landmark
Gloria Steinem's home in 1970 was a boho Manhattan brownstone, filled with $7 pillows, secondhand couches and a salvaged sleeping balcony.
The secret science behind the amazing live Sea-Monkeys, the “instant pets” of the 70s
"Just add water!" they said. Discover the real story behind Sea-Monkeys, the brine shrimp that fooled generations of kids.
The wild true story behind Eight Is Enough and its 8 Bradford kids (1977-81)
Eight Is Enough premiered in 1977 with a real tragedy behind the scenes and ran five seasons on ABC before ending in 1981.
Classic cake recipes for every occasion: The ultimate vintage collection with over 100 ideas to try
Explore more than 100 vintage cake recipes spanning decades, from chocolate and lemon to bundts and holiday favorites.
Go-go boots & mod stretch vinyl boots were super trendy women’s footwear in the 60s & 70s
Go-go boots hit the fashion scene in 1964, when French designer André Courrèges sent a model down his runway in white, square-toed ankle boots paired
Meet young Dolly Parton before she was a country icon, movie star & philanthropist (1946-2026)
Look back at young Dolly Parton in a rare 1970 interview, plus photos through the decades, from the Queen of Country who died in 2026.
Tinkerbell cosmetics brought little girls their own lipstick and nail polish decades before "tween beauty" existed. See the vintage ads and kits here.
Get the original Rice Krispies treats recipe from 1940 & its delicious history
The original Rice Krispies treats were invented in the 1930s. By 1940, the recipe was known across the country -- and their popularity has hardly waned since. Here, get the original version of the treats recipe, along with some modern variations!
With old pregnancy tests you needed a mirror, a test tube & a lot of patience (1970s-80s)
An old pregnancy test meant test tubes, droppers and a nervy two-hour wait. See how women once found out they were expecting.
The Jeffersons: The popular 70s sitcom with 11 record-setting seasons and an historic Emmy win
'The Jeffersons' was an offshoot of 'All in the Family' that took on a life of its own, and made a star out of Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson.
Catsup has a fascinating history, starting long before tomatoes showed up (1800s)
Catsup's history runs from fermented fish sauce to a 1906 food safety scandal -- see how the condiment (and its spelling) changed over time.
Public support for a woman president soared from 33% to nearly 90% across the decades
Polls tracked Americans' views on a woman president from a 33% yes in 1937 to over 90% today, spanning Woodhull to Harris.
Vintage Thingmaker toys were pretty basic - but so fun. Fill a mold with colorful plastic goo, then heat it up. The result: rubber bugs... and flowers, dragons, monsters, cars and more.
60+ colored paper towel designs that ruled the cool kitchens from the 1960s to the 90s
Kitchens once matched their paper towels to the walls. See how colored paper towel designs went from plain white rolls to full-blown decor pieces.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory turned a box office flop into a beloved classic (1971)
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory flopped in 1971 theaters. Here's how a real chocolate river and one actor's odd demand made it a classic anyway.
Coconut cake with cream cheese frosting is the ultimate retro crowd pleaser (1978)
This 1978 coconut cake mixes convenience with crunch -- toasted coconut, pecans and cream cheese frosting make it a retro standout.
Vintage Cessna planes: How a Kansas farmer built the best-selling airplane ever (1950s-70s)
From a Kansas farmer's 1911 biplane to Wichita's twin-engine giants, vintage Cessna planes once ruled small airports and corporate runways alike.
DIY milk carton candle how-to: Easy retro craft made with ice & wax (1960s & 70s)
Turn an empty carton into a lacy homemade candle. This milk carton candle craft uses ice, wax and a few kitchen basics.
James Coburn’s colorful home was as exotic & unconventional as the actor himself (1970)
Peek inside actor James Coburn's 1970 home, packed with Moroccan patterns, Bangkok temple bells and treasures gathered from movie locations worldwide.
Reel-to-reel tape recorders: How Bing Crosby helped launch a home audio revolution (1940s-70s)
Reel-to-reel tape recorders ruled home audio for decades -- see the vintage machines and ads that trace their rise, peak and fade.
Branded freebies ruled the 60s, 70s and 80s — see what a buck & a box top could buy
See how branded freebies worked back in the day, when a few box tops and a buck could get you real swag by mail.
Toothpaste through the decades, from tube concept to the fluoride breakthrough
A century of vintage toothpaste ads and tubes, from 1890s tooth powder to Crest's fluoride breakthrough and beyond.
The Electric Company’s secret weapon for getting kids to read in the 1970s (hint: it was very funny)
The Electric Company ran on PBS from 1971-77 with Morgan Freeman, Rita Moreno & Bill Cosby -- and actually worked as a reading tool for millions of kids.
Vintage food processor ads and history from the '70s & '80s -- how Cuisinart went from trade show curiosity to the most coveted appliance in the American kitchen.
These fun 1970s Playskool toys were built to last (and usually did)
1970s Playskool toys like Dressy Bessy, Tyke Bike & Alphie didn't happen by accident -- here's the story behind the brand that taught a generation through play.
Adam-12: The accurate LAPD codes and cop lingo that made the show feel so true to life
Adam-12 leaned on real LAPD codes, ride-alongs and an actual police dispatcher to make this 1968 cop show feel like the real deal.
50 slick Hide-A-Bed sofa styles that turned any living room into a secret guest bedroom (1940s-70s)
Hide-a-bed sofas turned a regular couch into a guest room overnight. See vintage styles and ads from the 1940s through the 1970s.
Dynamite magazine had 1970s & 1980s celebrities GenX kids loved: See 60 classic covers here!
Dynamite magazine was published from 1974-1992, and delivered a little bit of pop culture to kids' mailboxes all across the US. Here's a look back!
Cheddar baked beans cooked right on the grill are the ultimate retro summer side from the 1970s
Cheddar baked beans go right on the grill in this easy 5-ingredient recipe from 1973 -- plus a sweet orange bean bonus!
Benji movie magic: How a stray dog stole America’s heart in the 1970s
Explore the heartwarming legacy of the Benji movie, a 1974 dog film that turned a shelter pup into a Hollywood star and charmed a generation.
Mr Potato Head used to require a real potato — here’s how the famous toy has changed since 1952
Mr Potato Head started with real vegetables and push-pins in 1952 -- and became the first toy ever advertised on TV. Here's the full story behind the famous spud.
These vintage trash compactors from the 1970s & 80s could perform amazing feats
Trash compactors were a genuine 1970s kitchen status symbol -- and they almost became a necessity. Here's why they rose, peaked and quietly faded out.
Bonanza: The fascinating story behind TV’s biggest Western hit of the 1960s
Bonanza almost didn't survive its first season. Here's how the show went from near-cancellation to the No. 1 Western on TV -- and what ended it for good.
Juneteenth: What it means, and why it’s still celebrated
Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom, marking the day enslaved people in Texas at long last learned of their emancipation. But if you aren't very aware of this Federal holiday, you're not alone. Find out more here!
Jerry Mathers was Beaver Cleaver. Tony Dow was Wally. Here's what really happened after the cameras stopped rolling in 1963.
