Retronaut

Introducing Clinton Eastwood

At first, he struggled to be cast. The bit parts kept getting bittier. Then came his big break.

Flight attendant uniforms around the world

What's missing here?

The Beatles vs. Cassius Clay

Who would you put your money on?

Mick Jagger gets his hair done

Warning: (slightly) long hair

Hollywood Hula

Waikiki Wedding, Bing Crosby's 1937 romantic comedy, helped sell Hawaii to cinematic audiences everywhere

Baby racing

Were you born during the 1940s or 50s, there is every chance you might have found your infant self competing in any number of Diaper Derbies.

Prince Charles (and his brother) become paratroopers

Without taking the Para course, Prince Charles said he wouldn't “even dream of wearing the red beret”

African-American model pioneers

Prior to 1945, black people simply did not appear in U.S. advertisements at all, beyond cartoon racist stereotypes

The colors of New York

Renowned color photographer Ernst Haas snaps NYC in the 50s and 60s

Secrets of the 3D cinema

Get your glasses, it's on

Racing on Bonneville Salt Flats

You want to set a land speed record? Until 1970, that meant one place and one place only

Behind-the-scenes with the Undefeated John Wayne

The Duke was a powerful screen presence

The original ‘Phantom of the Opera’ movie

Despite best efforts, it isn't 'the greatest rom-com of all time'

Woodstock Style

What happens when half a million people descend on a dairy farm in the name of Rock and Roll?

Elvis Presley, Federal Agent at Large

When you're the King, and you want to see the President, you just walk up to the White House gates

Retiring to “Youngtown”

America's first retirement towns were booming. What was—is—the big draw?

Rubik’s Cube

The world's best-selling toy was unavoidable in the early 80s