Manhattan in 1931 looked crowded with skyscrapers, but the skyline was still young. Here are 5 myths and surprises about New York before the modern high-rise boom.
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‘Nothing Was Taboo’: Inside Decadent 1930s Paris
From Montmartre cabarets to lesbian bars and Surrealist salons, here are 5 ways 1930s Paris really was decadent, and what that freedom cost.
1939 Weddings vs Today: Why They Look So Similar
A 1939 wedding photo looks surprisingly modern. Compare origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy of weddings then and now, from dress and photos to money and meaning.