Natalie Wood, born Natalia Nikolaevna Zakharenko on July 20, 1938, in San Francisco, California, was destined for greatness from a young age. She would go on to become one of Hollywood's most enduring and beloved actresses, captivating audiences with her ta…
Gina Lollobrigida, renowned as one of the highest-profile European actresses of the 1950s and 1960s, emerged as an international sex symbol during an era of cinematic grandeur. With the endearing title of "The Most Beautiful Woman in the World," she graced …
In today's advertising landscape, there is no denying that certain contemporary advertisements have been criticized for objectifying women. However, when we cast our gaze back to the advertising of the mid-20th century, we're confronted with a startling rea…
As you cruise along the busy streets of any major American city, you can't miss the countless signs of fast-food joints that decorate the skyline. But before these drive-thrus became a common sight at every highway stop, these fast-food places started out l…
In the world we live in today, car seats have become a standard safety measure, following strict rules to keep our kids secure during rides. But if we take a quick look back, not too far, we'll find a time when things were quite different – a time without s…
Spanning from 1888 to 1993, the Sears catalog featured an extensive array of products, ranging from sewing machines, apparel, and sporting equipment to automobiles, residences, and even livestock. Serving as an invaluable historical archive, the Sears c…
Embark on a captivating journey through time as we delve into the enchanting world of vintage toys. In this article, we invite you to revisit the cherished toys of bygone eras, each a testament to the enduring appeal of childhood imagination and creativ…
The 1980s were an era of radical fashion transformations, and amid the neon colors and flamboyant styles, legwarmers emerged as an iconic trend that left an indelible mark on the fashion world. These knitted tubes, originally designed for dancers to keep th…
Amid the chaos and violence of the Vietnam War, American soldiers adorned their helmets with intricate and often striking artwork. These helmet designs served as a means of personal expression, conveying messages of patriotism, camaraderie, and protest.…
Taco Bell, the Mexican-inspired fast-food chain, has established a reputation for serving affordable and delicious tacos, burritos, and more for over half a century. However, Taco Bell's rich history as seen through these vintage menus and advertisement…
KFC, the fast-food giant, has been a household name for decades, known for its mouth-watering fried chicken and delicious sides. However, have you ever wondered what KFC looked like in its early days? What were the prices like? How was the food advertised? …
In the mid-1970s, an unusual product burst onto the scene, capturing the attention of millions of people across the United States. The Pet Rock, a simple rock with googly eyes glued on and nestled in a cardboard box with a bed of straw, became an instant se…
The notion that sex sells tech was exploited to grotesque ends during the era of the early gigantic computer systems. These vintage pictures scanned from old magazines and newspapers of those bygone decades, depict attractive women wearing as little clothin…
From miniskirted hostesses to clear suggestive lines, companies have a long history of using women to sell air travel. This was the time when flying was both the literal and figurative height of sexiness. While “sex sells” is one of those universally-known …
This extended photo collection displays memorable old ads that run in gaming magazines in the 1980s and 1990s and show how radically different the video games were advertised 40 years ago. This was the time when people used to get the gaming news from magaz…
This photo collection shows historic newspaper clippings that feature weird and, sometimes, hilarious reasons for divorce that made local headlines in the early part of the 20th century. By the mid-to-late 19th century, divorce rates in the United States in…
These vintage photographs of Snow King chairlifts taken between the 1950s and 1970s show people riding in a very unsafe way without deploying any safety bars or other protections. While these chairlifts were actually dangerous, there's also a forced persp…
From the early 1950s until the 1970s, sugar was marketed as a healthy substance that would help curb hunger and provide an energy boost. A “pro-sugar” ad that appeared in an August 1964 issue of Time gave a “note to mothers,” explaining that drinks without …
It’s quite fascinating to read the vintage magazine adverts because nothing gets old faster than technology news and ads. In this article, we’ve collected some retro computer ads to give you a hands-on look into what made the tech headlines before the age o…
Here's a weird relic from the past: a 1979 calendar dedicated to cocaine. Yes, you read it correctly, to cocaine. While the substance was illegal, it wasn’t considered all that bad (and it was normal to advertise cocaine gadgets in magazines). Each month…