1900s
Give me your tired, your poor: The history of the Statue of Liberty poem
On the inside of the pedestal of the world-famous New York landmark is the Statue of Liberty poem, written by Emma Lazarus to welcome immigrants and visitors to America.
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1970s
How millions came to love the Little House on the Prairie TV series (1974-1982)
The popular and highly-acclaimed ‘Little House on the Prairie’ TV series was based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, about the pioneer days.
1800s
The Gettysburg Address: Photos, analysis & the full text of Abraham Lincoln’s famous speech (1863)
See what it looked like during President Lincoln’s historic Gettysburg Address speech, plus eyewitness accounts, analysis, full text & and a handwritten copy.
1900s
The New York heat wave: How people tried to beat the heat back in 1911
Before air conditioning and refrigerators existed, here’s how peolple managed to stay cool during the great New York heat wave of 1911.
1960s
Dick Van Dyke: Interviews, insights & images from the long career of a multi-talented star
Dick Van Dyke has never loved giving interviews or making personal appearances, but we found a few time the talented man talked about his life and career.
1950s
See 130 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!
1960s
Live action plus animation are magic in Disney’s classic movie, ‘Mary Poppins’
Disney’s magical Mary Poppins arrived in 1964. See classic movie clips, hear some of the songs, plus find out more about the film & its stars!
1950s
Silly Putty: The history of the stretchy, bouncy wonder toy of the 20th century
Ulcers bothering you? Try Silly Putty (1951) by Glenn Williams Well, sir, I’m here to tell you that in the past couple of days, I’ve
1940s
50+ sexist vintage ads so bad, you almost won’t believe they were real
Not only would these sexist vintage ads not sell well today, but they’d also cause a huge social media backlash. See 50 of the most obnoxious examples here.
1910s
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!
1960s
Charles Manson & the murders that shocked the nation: How Sharon Tate & 6 others were killed in 1969
In August of 1969, actress Sharon Tate and four others were found dead in what police said resembled a ritualistic mass murder. Four months later, Charles Manson and the Manson ‘family’ would be charged with the crime. Here’s how it all happened.
1960s
50 Madmen-era vintage drink recipes & how people would toast in the ’60s
Looking to get a ’60s-style party going? Here are some classic toasts to raise and some vintage drink recipes so you can say cheers with savvy retro flair!
1950s
Vintage Disneyland, from when Walt Disney’s magical new theme park in Southern California first opened in 1955
Before vintage Disneyland opened in 1955, Walt Disney said the huge amusement park would be ‘the most fabulous playground on earth.’ See what it looked like!
1950s
40 vintage backyard ideas so fab, you’ll want to re-create this relaxing sixties-style outdoor living vibe
If you love the mid-century retro style and want to create that gorgeous, peaceful vintage backyard feel, get 40 of the best patio, deck & porch ideas here.
1800s
Lillie Langtry: The life and loves of the scandalous Jersey Lily
Legendary beauty Lillie Langtry was a statuesque blonde with blue eyes, a perfect complexion and a ravishing figure. She was acclaimed by the social set, and became the mistress of The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII.
1940s
Have some fabulous fifties-style fun with these weird vintage fruit cocktail recipes
In the ’50s, vintage fruit cocktail was added to everything from jello salads to canned meat. Here, see 42 weird old-fashioned ways they used to eat the stuff!
1900s
1906 San Francisco earthquake: Rare pictures & first reports made while the fires were still burning the city
From the middle of the destruction after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, these detailed accounts of the damage were published in the city’s newspaper the very next morning.
1960s
Blue eyeshadow: The good, the bad & the ugly vintage makeup
See more than two dozen examples of vintage makeup, showing the evolution of blue eyeshadow from the ’50s to the ’80s. As you will see, sometimes it works… and sometimes it really, really doesn’t.
1950s
If you love San Francisco, don’t miss this ’50s video blast from the past
Take a little 60-year leap back in time, and see how San Francisco looked back in 1955 in this video homage to the city by the bay.
1960s
25 things most people under 25 have never seen in real life (and probably can’t name)
Once part of everyday life, now only people of a certain age will remember this stuff. Here are 25 things most people under 25 have never seen in real life!
1900s
Accidentally historic: See ‘A Trip Down Market Street,’ filmed just before the 1906 San Francisco earthquake & fire
In 1906, a short film called ‘A Trip Down Market Street’ ended up being a valuable record of San Francisco just before the huge earthquake and fire destroyed much of the city.
1970s
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!
1910s
Inside the Titanic: When the largest ship sank in 1912, here’s what the luxury-first interior looked like
See what it looked like on board the Titanic – inside the fancy lounges, dining rooms, first-class cabins and other luxurious delights – before the ship sunk to the ocean floor on her maiden voyage in 1912.
1950s
How to be a perfect ’50s housewife: Love your refrigerator!
For the picture-perfect housewife of the ’50s, the kitchen was the heart of the home. And the heart of the kitchen was the refrigerator/freezer combo – the kind of luxury that mother and grandmother could have only dreamed of!
1980s
The real death of a cheerleader story (1985)
Although the story below was the topic of the 1994 made-for-TV movies Death of a Cheerleader/A Friend to Die For, this story has personal meaning, because I was another teen girl at the same school.
1930s
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.
1920s
The Great Depression: Newspaper headlines from the stock market crash (1929)
While the newspapers reported on the stock market crash on October 29 and October 30, 1929, it’s clear that they didn’t know what was in store for them. Ultimately, the Great Depression hit the country hard, and its effects were felt for many years.
1950s
22 vintage kitchen ideas you don’t see much anymore
See 22 vintage kitchen ideas – from funky fridges to creative cabinetry – plus other retro appliances and home decor we don’t see much anymore.
1910s
The Titanic sank fast – and these are some of the 1,500 people she took with her (1912)
Beneath words “Titanic sank” is the tale of a tragedy that gave birth to heroism and cowardice: Greatest of leviathans went to oblivion in 100 minutes
1900s
47 dangerous old playgrounds that our great-grandparents somehow survived
Look back at the fun kids generations ago had on dangerous old playgrounds – with towering structures, fast spinners, rickety rides & other unsafe old-school play equipment.
1970s
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-winning “ABC Afterschool Specials” series
1970s
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!
1950s
Tour the ultimate mid-century modern house: The Scholz Mark 58 Home of the Year
See a Scholz Mark 58, a marvelous mid-century modern home built in 1958. From the blue bathroom to the wooden wall paneling, every inch of this reinterpreted California Ranch house screams retro… and we love it.
1900s
These 10 old roller coasters at vintage amusement parks will make you really appreciate today’s safety standards
Take a look back at ten old roller coasters from the early 1900s, and admire the courage of the riders who sat down in those rickety little cars and sped off into the wild blue yonder.
1960s
Apple pie dump cake recipe & vintage dump cake how-tos
Without a doubt, the humble dump cake has one of the worst names ever, but this sweet treat has still managed to stay popular since its introduction in the mid-sixties. See step-by-step photos for an apple pie dump cake recipe here!
1970s
Can we agree that this is tacky retro home decor? Check out these top 10 terrible fuzzy toilet covers from the ’70s
‘A shag carpet toilet lid cover with matching tank cover’ sounds like the answer to a question nobody asked, but our counterparts in the ’70s loved their fuzzy toilet covers, and weren’t ashamed to admit it.
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