In May 1925, a New York newspaper asked people if they liked their own names. Here are 5 surprising things that simple question reveals about identity and change.
1920’s
What If 1920s Men Had Married Earlier?
A 1925 New York photo feature asked single men why they weren’t married yet. What if their answers had changed? How different would marriage, money, and gender roles look today?
“Which Is The Ideal Girl?”: 5 Things 1925 Got Wrong
In 1925, newspapers asked readers to pick the ‘ideal girl.’ Here are 5 things that quiz reveals about beauty standards, sexism, and modern dating culture.
What If 1920s America Took Marital Abuse Seriously?
In 1925 a New York photo feature treated “rough” husbands as a joke. What if that culture had condemned marital abuse instead? Three grounded what-if scenarios.
9 Fascinating Facts About the Glamorous Zelda Fitzgerald
You’re probably familiar with Zelda Fitzgerald as being one of the first flappers. She was a … 9 Fascinating Facts About the Glamorous Zelda FitzgeraldRead more
The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)
Terms like “mass culture” and “consumer society,” help define the United States population during the 1920’s. … The Roaring Twenties (Part 1)Read more
Roaring ‘20s: The Strangest Inventions From The Flapper Era
The roaring ‘20s were a time for parties, dancing and having a good time. Nestled just … Roaring ‘20s: The Strangest Inventions From The Flapper EraRead more