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Category / Nostalgia

America’s “Secret Sonic Weapon” Against Communism

This is the story of that time the United States decided to influence countries “at-risk” of falling to communism … by introducing them to jazz. In a Cold War “Jazz Ambassador” initiative, they sent famed artists such as Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Galespie, and Duke Ellington, among others, to share “their Western music” and to hopefully, introduce some American…

The Muslim WWII Heroine that Time Forgot

Not many can boast to have made it to the top of the Nazis’ “Most Wanted” list in Paris during World War II, and still fewer Allied radio operatives stayed at the top of that list for longer than a few weeks. Noor Inayat Khan exceeded these expectations, working fervently to bring freedom to Europe…

Bar Murals of New York City

After a hard day’s toil, one of New York’s greatest pleasures is to unwind with an evening cocktail. But amidst the countless bars to be found in the city, there are some where you can enjoy your favourite drink against a beautiful back drop. For dotted around the Metropolis are bars decorated with large scale…

Meet the Other Legendary Female Aviator (who Could Drink Any Sailor Under the Table)

Amelia Earhart might be the first woman aviator that comes to mind, but she was only one of an incredible group of flying female record breakers during the golden age of aviation in the 1920s and 30s. The Ninety-Nines was founded in 1929, a group of female aviators named for the 99 charter members when there were…

This Flapper’s Dollhouse Cost More than Most People’s Homes

Of her most famous film, Jazz Age icon F. Scott Fitzgerald proclaimed, “I was the spark that lit up Flaming Youth, Colleen Moore was the torch.” She was a chief rival of Clara Bow and became one of the highest-paid and most fashionable movie stars in 1920s Hollywood. Colleen Moore had two passions: movies and dolls. Over…

For over 40 Years, This Guy Photographed the Same Buildings as he Watched them Decline

We all see familiar buildings in our neighbourhoods change over the years, but what if you photographed them from the exact same spot, documenting them over a time span of over four decades? That’s exactly what Chilean-born photographer Camilo José Vergara did. Focusing on the poorest and most segregated communities in urban America, Camilo returned…

Video of a Man talking to his past 12 year-old self will Make your Day

Actor, filmmaker and overall awesome human being, Jeremiah McDonald left a tape for himself 20 years ago to watch in the future. At the age of 32, he pours himself a drink and begins to have a conversation with his prepubescent self…. Clearly an out-of-the-box thinker from a young age, the adorable 12 year-old version…

Bedtime Reading: The 1960 Official Playboy Club Bunny Manual

This evening, let’s get stuck into the official hand-typed copy of “The Playboy Club Bunny Manual”. You probably weren’t aware that there’s an online association for ex Playboy bunnies where bunnies of the world can unite, find old bunny colleagues, reminisce and most importantly, air all of Playboy’s dirty laundry. Thankfully one such bunny decided to…

Paris Automobile Show at the Grand Palais, 1940s

Once one of the most eagerly awaited events on the French calendar, the Salon d’Auto was held for 60 consecutive years under the great dome of the Grand Palais. The automobile industry was flourishing and new inventions were being unveiled every year; the automatic carburettor in 1904, the plate clutch in 1905, dampers in 1906.…

Time Travel Movie of the Week: Heartburn

The woman who practically invented the romantic comedy, the woman who brought us Sleepless in Seattle, When Harry Met Sally, You’ve Got Mail, passed away this week. Filmmaker, director, producer, screenwriter, novelist, playwright, journalist, author, and blogger; Nora Ephone was 76 years old. Having a look on her IMDB page, I came across a film she made in 1986 starring Jack Nicholson and Meryl…

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