Photos of the Women’s Voluntary Service Collecting Kitchen Waste for Pig Food in 1943
This post was originally published on this siteDuring World War II in Britain, the Women’s Voluntary Service (WVS, now Royal Voluntary Service) played a key […]
drink & food
French Children Were Served Wine at School on Their Lunch Breaks, All the Way Up Until 1956
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1956, the French government officially banned the serving of wine, beer, and cider in school cafeterias to […]
In 1955, Two Traders Cornered Nearly All Onion Supplies in Chicago and Pocketed Roughly $100 Million
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1955, two men, Vincent Kosuga (an onion farmer) and Sam Siegel (a businessman), executed a massive cornering […]
The Dangers of the Baby Feeding Bottles in the Victorian Era
This post was originally published on this sitePatented around 1879–1880, these glass or earthenware “banjo” shaped bottles allowed babies to self-feed. Many had sweet sounding […]
The Making of Queen Elizabeth II’s Wedding Cake, 1947
This post was originally published on this siteQueen Elizabeth II’s wedding cake, created for her marriage to Prince Philip on November 20, 1947, stood at […]
When Frogs Saved the Milk: A Russian-Finnish Tradition Backed by Science
This post was originally published on this siteLong before refrigerators made life easier, rural communities in Russia and Finland faced a tricky problem, how to […]
Charlotte Martin Modeling for Coca-Cola in 1968, Photographed by Clive Arrowsmith
This post was originally published on this siteCharlotte Martin, a prominent British model of the 1960s, featured in a Coca-Cola advertisement photographed by Clive Arrowsmith […]
19th-Century Posters of Alcohol Advertisements
This post was originally published on this site19th-century alcohol advertisements featured intricate, eye-catching designs often influenced by Art Nouveau and Victorian styles. These posters showcased […]
Vintage Photos Capture the Inside of Early 20th Century Saloons
This post was originally published on this siteIn the early 20th century, saloons were popular social hubs in the United States, especially in the West […]
Bruce Willis Serving Up Some Cocktails at Planet Hollywood, 1993
This post was originally published on this sitePlanet Hollywood was opened in late 1991 in New York City, at the base of two adjacent office […]
18 Vintage Photos Show Inside Pizza Hut in the 1970s and 1980s
This post was originally published on this sitePizza Hut in the 1970s and 1980s had a distinct look and vibe that reflected the era’s casual […]
Haddon Sundblom, the Man Behind the Coca-Cola Santa Claus
This post was originally published on this siteCoca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in […]
15 Vintage Ads From Smirnoff’s 1970s Advertising Campaign “Until I Discovered Smirnoff”
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1970s, Smirnoff’s advertisements occasionally used humor that could be interpreted as mocking social trends, including feminism. […]
Vintage Swanson TV Dinner Ads From the 1950s and 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteThe centerpiece is the TV. While television was invented more than a decade before it wasn’t until the […]
1981 Recipe for Making Jack-O’-Lantern Salad
This post was originally published on this siteThe recipe is from the cookbook Microwave Cooking From Litton, published in 1981. It was very simple to follow […]
Bananas Wrapped in Pickled Herring, Germany, 1963
This post was originally published on this site In 1963, a German cookbook offering Bananas wrapped in pickled herring. Ingredients for Banana herring: 0.5 dl […]
Marilyn Monroe Enjoying a Hot-Fudge Sundae at Wil Wright’s Ice Cream Parlor in Beverly Hills, 1952
This post was originally published on this siteMarilyn Monroe enjoying an ice cream sundae at Wil Wright’s, a Southern California chain of ice cream parlors […]
Italian Coffee Served in Style at the Caffè Florian in Venice During “Acqua Alta” in 1963
This post was originally published on this siteCaffè Florian is a coffee house situated in the Procuratie Nuove of Piazza San Marco, Venice. It was […]
Oct. 2, 1984: Papa John’s Pizza is Founded by John Schnatter in Jeffersonville, Indiana, And Here Are Their Early Photos
This post was originally published on this siteDid you know that Papa John started his pizza business in a broom closet in the back of […]
Vintage Portraits of Krystal Fast-Food Employees From the 1960s
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1960s, fast-food chains began to adopt more standardized approaches to their operations, including the appearance and […]
Crowds Outside Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Stand on Coney Island, New York City, ca. 1955
This post was originally published on this siteThe spiritual home of the U.S. hot dog —and the world’s largest hot dog stand—is Nathan’s Famous on […]
Unique Vehicles Used to Promote Life Savers Lollies From the 1920s and 1930s
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1912, an American businessman named Ed Noble learned of a peppermint candy shaped like a life saver. […]
You Know About Burger King, But Did You Ever Eat at a Burger Queen?
This post was originally published on this siteBefore Burger King became royalty among burger restaurants, another burger royal made its bid to take over the […]
Temperance Posters Promoting the Prohibition of Alcohol in Alberta, Canada
This post was originally published on this siteThe Temperance movement had great influence in the early decades of the 20th century in North America and […]
In the 19th and Early 20th Centuries, ‘Pineapple Cheese’ Was a Thing!
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 19th and early 20th centuries, ‘Pineapple Cheese’ was a thing. It was a type of richer […]