The 1950s were a defining decade for American culture. As the nation bounced back from the devastation of World War II, a vibrant new era emerged. Iconic cars, pin-up girls, and bustling cities ...

There is probably no other time in American history that is talked about as much as the 1950s. But, amid all the reminiscence and nostalgia, how much is truth and how much is rumor or inaccurate ...

The classic 1950s living room was more than a place to sit, it was a carefully arranged stage for family life, television ...

Life changed a lot during the 1950s, but the year that started the decade was just scratching the surface of what the rest of the 1950s had in store. From soldiers leaving for the Korean War to ...

The 1950s were a wild mix of domestic duties, social expectations, and carefully polished appearances—all wrapped up in a perfectly pressed apron. For women of the era, life was about striking a ...

It’s a tough pill to swallow, sometimes. We’re living in a world that’s faster, flashier, and more futuristic than the 1950s ever could have imagined. We’ve got gadgets that would have given Dick ...

From the trendy ankle-length swing prom dress style to the short poodle hairstyle, social and cultural influences in the 1950s shaped the teenage experience differently from that of today’s youth.

A Columbus-made Lustron prefabricated house is on display at Ohio History Center's 1950s: Building the American Dream exhibit. Central Ohio is facing a housing crisis, but it’s not the first time. The ...

A new survey found that Americans are divided on if life was better in the 1950s. Nutrition is one of the areas where there's been a lot of development in the last 70 years. Getty Images “Happy Days” ...

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Janelle has an extensive career as a writer, with over a decade of freelance experience, especially when it comes to pop culture. Although her first love was music, she also enjoys digging into ...