How Do You Wear a Gown Made of Glass? Marvel at the Eye-Catching History of This Unlikely Fashion Trend
In the 20th century, actresses and royals alike donned delicate dresses woven with spun-glass threads. More recently, celebrities have sported impractically fragile handbags on the red carpet
The Effervescent History of Seltzer, From the Early Days of Home Delivery to Today’s Trendy Cans
A century before LaCroix or Spindrift were refrigerator staples, factories in New York City were carbonating gallons and gallons of tap water each day
Would You Wear a Wedding Dress Made of Disposable Paper? These 1960s Brides Donned Them to Save Money—and Make a Daring Fashion Statement
Created with synthetic textiles, the “nonwoven” gowns could be shortened for the reception or easily packed away for the honeymoon
Unraveling the Colorful History of Why Girls Wear Pink and Boys Wear Blue
Children used to wear the same white dresses, regardless of gender. But clothing styles and color preferences shifted in the mid-20th century
How Dreams of Buried Pirate Treasure Enticed Americans to Flock to Florida During the Roaring Twenties
1925 marked the peak of the Florida land boom. But false advertising and natural disasters thwarted many settlers’ visions of striking it rich in the land of sunshine
Ernest Shackleton’s Famous Job Ad, ‘Men Wanted for Hazardous Journey,’ Is Probably a Myth
Citizen historians have spent decades searching for the original text of Shackleton’s advertisement. Now, some say it might never have existed
When the U.S. Surgeon General Shocked Americans by Announcing That Smoking Kills
The 1964 disclosure marked the first time many smokers had heard about the health dangers of tobacco
A Brief History of the Goodyear Blimp, Which Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary This Year
The tire company’s iconic “lighter-than-air” craft debuted in 1925 and began providing aerial coverage of events across the country in 1955
How the Rise of the Camera Launched a Fight to Protect Gilded Age Americans’ Privacy
Early photographers sold their snapshots to advertisers, who reused the individuals’ likenesses without their permission
The Contentious History of the Pop-Tart
In the 1960s, two cereal giants raced to develop a toaster pastry
When California and Florida Attracted Settlers With Promises of a Perfect Climate
Today, they rank at the top of lists of U.S. states most at risk from climate change
Why the Ken Doll Will Never Truly Emerge From Barbie’s Shadow
The blockbuster film sparks a podcast discussion about why Ken can’t possibly be (k)enough
Coca-Cola Uses Famous Paintings By Warhol, Munch and More to Sell Soda
The company’s new ad campaign, “Masterpiece,” brings iconic artworks to life
A Dutch City Is Banning Some Meat Advertisements in Public Spaces
The climate change-motivated move is accompanied by bans on fossil fuel ads elsewhere in the Netherlands
New Polish Museum Bytes Into the History of Apple Products
Over 1,000 artifacts get to the core of the iconic brand’s popularity
The Real Betty Crocker May Never Have Existed, but She Still Became a Symbol for American Women
Created as a customer service tool 100 years ago, the fictional character marks the evolution of domesticity in the United States
At 40, MTV Is Officially Over the Hill
Born in 1981, the network soon grew to include reality TV and the VMAs. But nothing compares to its glory days of 24/7 music videos
How Do We Remember Selena?
On the anniversary of her 50th birthday, honoring the legacy of the first Tejana singer to top the U.S. Billboard charts with her Spanish-language album
How NASA Marketed Its Space Program With Fantastical Depictions of the Future
When it came to exploring the stars, Americans had to see it to believe in it
Quaker Oats to Retire Aunt Jemima After Acknowledging Brand’s Origins as ‘Racial Stereotype’
The breakfast line’s rebranding arrives amid widespread protests against systemic racism and police brutality
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