American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...

The Victorian-era parenting practices that make the 1950s look enlightened While 1950s parenting practices seem shocking ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Fashion has always been cyclical, with past eras inspiring modern trends decade after decade. So, it ...

James Stewart looks through his camera in a scene form the film 'Rear Window', 1954. ( The 1950s were the last full decade of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Hollywood filmmakers weren’t the only ones ...

Dining out in the 1950s was pretty different from what it's like today, though there are some similarities. From table ...

Kitchens in the 1950s had a unique charm. Bright colors, cheerful patterns, and clever gadgets made cooking feel fun. During this time, several new tools emerged in kitchens to make everyday tasks ...

A decade of contradictions: infinite hope for the future coupled with fear of powerful enemies. That is the 1950s, a time of war and then of post-war prosperity. Rock and roll was evolving from rhythm ...

It's common wisdom that home design trends are cyclical. Some unfortunate features -- like the popular popcorn ceilings of the '80s -- are probably gone for good. But others -- like the pastel ...