The 1950s were a time of poodle skirts, sock hops, and an endless supply of optimism. But behind the cheerful facade, a ...

Cold cream served a dual purpose as both a cleanser and makeup remover in the 1950s, with brands like Pond's and Noxzema becoming household names. This thick, mineral oil-based cream worked by using ...

American society in the 1950s was geared toward the family. Marriage and children were part of the national agenda. And the Cold War was in part a culture war, with the American family at the center ...