1800s
See old Lake Tahoe: How the Sierra vacation destination looked a long time ago
Here, take a look back at old Lake Tahoe – the big, beautiful lake that has been a popular vacation spot for generations.
Here, take a look back at old Lake Tahoe – the big, beautiful lake that has been a popular vacation spot for generations.
It took years to complete the construction of the Statue of Liberty. Look behind the scenes into how it was done, plus close-up shots from renovations.
Find out what set in motion the deadly chain of events that led to General Custer’s troops being overwhelmed by Sitting Bull’s force of 8,000 Lakota & Cheyenne during The Battle of Little Bighorn.
How did the great Gold Rush of 1849 get started? Find out its history, how it made people rich and poor – and helped make California what it is today.
Take a look back at the most popular names for dogs from the 1870s!
Armsmear, the Connecticut mansion also known as the Samuel Colt House, was built on a huge plot of land owned by the inventor of the famous firearm. See what this grand and spacious Victorian home was like in its heyday!
A Tom Collins isn’t a drink just named after some guy, somewhere. It’s a drink named after nobody, nowhere. Ah, but there’s a story to go along with it all. Find out the backstory of “Have you seen Tom Collins?” — and get recipes for four original, old-fashioned versions of the Tom Collins cocktail!
The real death of a cheerleader story (1985) 
The Impossible Pie recipe book: 12 easy dinner recipes & desserts from 1982 
Native American sign language: Illustrated guides to 400 gestures 
Women: Do you have the ideal figure? Here’s what ‘they’ thought in 1950 
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