Category: History


  • How to style your hair like the 1940s

    Have you ever watched an old movie and fawned over the lead actress and her beautiful, bouncy waves? How did those 1940s war era women do it? How did they make their hair so shiny and soft looking? And have you ever wanted to try it? Whether for a costume party or just a fancy…

  • What did people actually wear in the 1950s?

    As Halloween approaches, there’s a resurgence in people’s interest in the fashions of past decades. Everyone’s going to an 80s disco night or a 20s swing party. One classic costume that comes back each year is the classic 1950s poodle skirt look. The 50s were such an iconic time, and some of the fashions are…

  • The History of Ritz Crackers

    Whether paired with cheese or peanut butter, you can’t beat a cracker for a versatile snack. Perhaps the most well known cracker brand is the well loved Ritz. Buttery and flaky, with the right amount of crunch, these classic crackers are many snacker’s favorite. But how long have they been around, and who came up…