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16 breathtakingly gorgeous vintage evening gowns with long skirts so full they’d make a Disney Princess jealous

This collection of vintage evening gowns is so over-the-top, you don't have to even like fashion to appreciate the oomph factor of these formal dresses.

More than 110 of the original vintage house plans used for millions of 1950s suburban American homes

See 110 vintage ’50s house plans used to build millions of mid-century homes that we still live in today

If you're buying a 1950s house, already live in one, or just want to see how new suburban homes were designed back in the rock 'n' roll and 'Leave it to Beaver' era, we have some fantastic '50s house plans for you!

The Royal Poinciana, Palm Beach, Florida 1898

What became of Florida’s historic hotels & old resorts? Trip back to these amazing Victorian vacation destinations

A look back at some of Florida's historic hotels -- the most magnificent resort hotels of the Victorian era, and where -- and if -- they stand now.

Retro rooms: See these 12 themed vintage basement remodels, from the wacky to the wonderful (1948)

Check out these 12 retro basement remodels, including a ranch room with a Western atmosphere, created with cowhide furniture, a totem pole, and a colorful pattern for the floor copied from a Navajo blanket.

Pretty, thin, young and single? Check out these sexist stewardess job requirements of the ’50s & ’60s

See what was needed to put you in the running for a coveted stewardess job back in the '50s and '60s! Some requirements were grounded in reason, but many were just plain sexism in action.

Thomas Edison says that people work too hard and worry too much (1913)

Thomas Edison says people work too hard, but that pleasure is as necessary as food. 'This is an electric age. The pressure was never heavier, nor the grind harder.'

Orange and green vintage Space Fidgit - Fidget toys

Space Fidgit – the cosmic color-changing disc toy from the ’70s and ’80s

Remember that little round toy from the seventies where you pressed on the back with your finger to squish stuff around and it changed colors? They were called Space Fidgits, and you can find out more about 'em here.

Go oh-so-retro and wallpaper your ceiling like they did in the ’70s

Why stop with the walls when decorating your home when you can add color and flair up high? Here are some retro examples and home decor tips on how to wallpaper your ceiling!

Disneyland opens – Walt Disney’s magical new theme park in Southern California (1955)

Walt Disney arranged it all and then named it Disneyland. Sprawled over 160 acres at Anaheim, California, it is easily the most lavish amusement park on earth.

The ’50s Hula Hoop fad gets millions twirling and whirling (1958)

A simple and inexpensive new toy - known as the Hula Hoop - has thousands of the nation's children and many of its adults shaking their hips to make the hoop spin.

Walls with a fashion future! Vintage wallpaper samples from 1940

These 72 wonderful wallpaper samples come straight from the forties, when wallpaper was all the rage.

A 1950s home tour: See inside a small house in San Francisco

I don't know why this older couple -- my great-grandparents, in fact -- had these photos taken of their home in the mid-fifties, but I'm glad they did... Click to read more...

colorful genealogical chart for recording marriages

Genealogy: How far back can you trace your family tree? (1967)

A Crusader in your past? A bank robber? Join the great ancestor hunt to map your genealogy, and find out just how far back you can trace your family tree.

The Beatles’ John Lennon shot and killed in New York (1980)

Former Beatle John Lennon shot and killed in New York: The musician who set the beat for a revolutionary youth generation in the 1960s, was shot to death outside his Manhattan home.

The real Bonnie & Clyde: Texas officers trap and kill notorious duo in shootout (1934)

After a lengthy crime spree, Bonnie & Clyde were finally caught and killed in 1934: Clyde Barrow, the Southwest's No. 1 outlaw, and his gunwoman companion, Bonnie Parker, were trapped and shot dead by Texas and Louisiana officers.

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Inside vintage train cars: See a Deluxe Overland Limited Train (1910s)

See inside vintage train cars on the old Overland Limited Train, where every luxury possible in a hotel was found - including a barber shop, valet service, massage, maid, library, buffet, clubroom and a cafe dining car.

10 totally trendy ’80s Trapper Keeper notebooks & binders

A Trapper Keeper was a super-popular binder/portfolio that came in a wide range of colors and designs -- and almost every schoolkid in the '80s seemed to have one. Take a look back at these 10 Trappers and see which ones you remember!

Groovy walls! 25 vintage wallpaper samples from 1963

Careful selection of wallpaper important By William Pahlmann, Fellow, American Institute of Interior Designers A beautiful design on a fine wall... Click to read more...

Fancy fruit and veg Do-it-yourself garnishes (1965)

Fancy fruit & veg! Do-it-yourself garnishes (1965)

Garnishes can also be an integral part of a dish. What could be prettier than a carrot larkspur, a turnip narcissus, or a cucumber lily? Or a rose, that by any other name, is a radish, lemon, lime, or tomato?

How to be a perfect ’50s housewife: In the kitchen

A lighthearted look back at the 50s housewife during the sunny days of yesteryear, when a woman's home was her castle -- and her kitchen was the heart of that home.

Damaged fire escape at the Triangle shirtwaist factory

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

To this day, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York on March 25, 1911, remains the deadliest industrial disaster in the city's history,

100+ vintage cake recipes for every occasion

Sweet! More than 100 classic cake recipes for every occasion

If you're looking for a vintage-style dessert for a special occasion, check out more than a hundred different classic cake recipes to suit all tastes!

20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes you won't want to make at home

20 frosted party sandwich loaf recipes to make… or avoid

Nothing says 'luncheon' like an old-fashioned frosted party sandwich loaf! And they're so darn pretty, they can even do double-duty as lunch table centerpieces.

Coca Cola - Hilltop - I'd like to buy the world a Coke 1971

‘I’d like to buy the world a Coke’ TV commercial (1971)

The monumentally-successful 'I'd like to buy the world a Coke' ad campaign was heard all over the world back in 1971. See the commercial here!

Vintage home exteriors: 18 colorfully-painted Victorian houses (1886)

Bold, rich coloring for houses of the era The day when nearly every building was painted white, and window blinds green, has passed away. It was ... Click to read more...

Silly Putty: Wonder toy of the 20th century (1951)

Ulcers bothering? Try Silly Putty by Glenn Williams Well, sir, I'm here to tell you that in the past couple of days I've had more fun than the o... Click to read more...

40 favorite vintage breakfast cereals from the ’60s (1967)

From 1967: With sales up 43 percent in the past five years, the dry cereal business has been one of the fastest-growing segments of the food industry. Children consume about half the cereal eaten in the US.

NYC heat wave: Hot weather street scenes (early 1900s)

Hot weather in NYC means cooling off in a fountain, taking the kids to park to cool down, and more adventures in the era before air conditioning.

Pinball wizards: Vintage pinball machines of the 1940s

While pinball-style tabletop ball games have been around since the 1700s, it took a giant egg to help usher in a new era of arcade game fun in the... Click to read more...

Victorian etiquette: 72 simple rules for men while at the dinner table (1889)

Victorian etiquette: Perhaps it is quite a simple occurrence to eat your breakfast, your dinner, or your supper, yet the gentleman or lady, and the low-bred man or woman, are not more strongly contrasted than when at the table.

12 ideas from the Impossible Pie recipe booklet (1982)

The Bisquick 'No time to cook' recipe book, featuring Impossible Pies: Bacon, quesadilla, cheeseburger, brunch, seafood, lasagne, taco, green bean, zucchini-tomato, brownie, buttermilk, cheesecake

Mobile homes: The hot housing trend of the ’50s and ’60s

Back in the late 1950s and early 1960s, the American Dream could be had -- affordably, fully-furnished, and in style -- if you wanted to buy a mobile home!

A ’70s designer dream house: The American Home of 1974

You enter the house through the front door, painted an unforgettable bright blue, outside and in. You stand on cool, dark ceramic tile that has the sleek look of polished leather. Take a tour of this '70s designer dream house here!

Watson and Crick discover and model the structure of DNA (1953)

The way life is carried on now seems near discovery By Watson Davis, Director, Science Service Washington -- One of the fundamental problems of ... Click to read more...

Timer & The Incredible, Indelible, Magical, Physical, Mystery Trip (1973)

Musical fantasy is a tour of the body "The Incredible, Indelible, Magical, Physical, Mystery Trip," a highly-acclaimed presentation in the prize-wi... Click to read more...

Photo gallery: The canopy bed revival of the 1970s

The four-poster bed with a canopy, known as a tester bed, is back in a big way. At the 1972 furniture market in Chicago, the canopy bed look was bigger than life.