The 1950s were a defining decade in American history, marked by postwar optimism, booming suburbs, and a confidence that ...

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 ...

Home life in the 1950s came with strict routines and quiet expectations that feel surprising compared to today’s norms.

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 ...

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.

LIFE back in the 1950s was simpler — wasn’t it? Back when there was less traffic, more trams, public baths instead of swimming pools ... here’s a look at everyday life in the 1950s in Adelaide. Here’s ...

Then, as now, Des Moines was a safe, wholesome city. The streets were long, straight, leafy and clean and had solid middle-American names: Woodland, University, Pleasant, Grand. (There was a local ...