Childhood is often viewed through a soft-focus lens, a time of innocent play and endless afternoons. But lurking in the ...

For decades, brands used catchy jingles to make their products unforgettable. These short songs were designed to be simple, ...

In recent articles, I described some of the most popular baby boomer toys that are still available today, 60 plus years later. The post World War II time was often described as the Golden Era of Toys.

The large post World War II birth rate between 1946 and 1964 became labeled as the baby boomer or “boomer” years. My previous article about dangerous baby boomer toys resulted in a number of readers ...

A 1923 Sayers and Scovill truck, which was part of the Rochester Fire Department’s fleet and sold 40 years ago, has found its way back to the fire department and is going to get a much-needed makeover ...

John Lennon memorabilia; Tony Bennett sketch; Lawrence of Arabia shooting script; 1950s toy gun. A guest shares mementos and memories from an unforgettable dinner with John Lennon. A sketch of ...

View post: Filson's Midweight Flannel Shirts Are 30% Off, and They're Selling Fast Remember when toy commercials used to be amazing? Remember when having slime as part of a toy was literally the ...

This video features a mini sewing machine produced by the French company "Pic-Bien" around 1950. The antique toy sewing machine belonged to Evelyne Martinez, with her name engraved below the base. In ...

Toy maven Ira H Gallens fascinating collection of nearly 100 TV toy ads from the 50s and 60s will be as much fun for adults as the toys themselves were in their childhood Often hilarious often spooky ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A highly coveted children's toy from the 1950s is going on sale—and it contains real uranium. The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory, which was released in 1950, was dubbed one of 'the 10 most ...

New research reveals that the music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing rigid gender norms, shaping the way children perceive masculinity and femininity. The study uncovers how ...