The Hairstyle That Defined the 1960s – When Big Hair Roamed the Earth
Not too much to say that big hair style roamed the earth during the 1960s. The bigger the hair, the more beautiful. It was a general trend for ’60s women. Check out these lovely snapshots to know the reason…
Exploring Halloween Through the Decades – Kids’ Celebrations from the 1930s to the 1980s
4 Exploring Halloween Through the Decades – Kids’ Celebrations from the 1930s to the 1980s_ml Classic Halloween traditions like dressing up and carving pumpkins have been around for a while. Here, check out how kids in decades past celebrated…
40 Vintage Postcards Capture People at Bars and Nightclubs in the Mid-20th Century
Establishments providing drinks and entertainment have existed in many forms throughout history and across cultures. The beginnings of the nightclub as we know it emerged in the 19th century with saloons and bars of Western industrial nations. By the…
That’s What Life in the U.S. Looked Like in the 1950s
The 1950s were a decade marked by the post-World War II boom, the dawn of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement in the United States. During the 1950s, the United States was the world’s strongest military power….
Black and White Photos Show the Life at the School Bus Stop in New Jersey in the Early 1970s
American photographer Ralph Morse took these lovely photos that show the life of children at the school bus stop in New Jersey in 1971.
Amazing Vintage Photographs of People With Their Scooters From the 1940s
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary defines a motor scooter as a motorcycle similar to a kick scooter with a seat, a floorboard, and small or low wheels. The US Department of Transportation defines a scooter as a motorcycle that…
Motormat Memories: A Drive-In Experience in Los Angeles, Where Food Trays Arrived on Rails to Your Car
Los Angeles’ car culture was in full bloom after the war, and the innovations that came along with an auto-centric lifestyle were also booming. No other region is more associated with drive-thru, drive-in restaurants and drive-in theaters than Southern…
Dolphin shorts: Trendy fashion statement of the 1980s
Dolphin shorts or Dolfins are a specific style of unisex shorts worn for athletics. They are typically very short and were originally made from nylon with contrasting binding, side slits, and rounded corners, with a waistband at the top—a…
From Hot Dogs to Iconic Rides: The Evolution of Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile Through Photos
Like any hot dog on a sizzling grill, the classic Wienermobile has plumped up a bit through the ages. But its hot dog evangelizing mission has remained the same since 1936. And nothing has changed with its iconic orange…
Above the City: Unveiling the Story Behind an Iconic Photograph, ‘Lunch Atop A Skyscraper’
The iconic photograph known as “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” captures a moment frozen in time, taken on September 20, 1932. In this black-and-white image, eleven intrepid ironworkers find themselves seated upon a steel beam, soaring 850 feet (260 meters)…