In 1973, a conceptual art project asked men and women to describe the opposite sex in a single word. Here are 5 big things those answers reveal about gender.
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Why Modern Tradwives Aren’t Actually Traditional
Modern online “tradwives” look old-fashioned, but their lives are very different from real historical housewives. Here’s how origins, methods, outcomes, and legacy compare.
After-School Life in 1925: 5 Things Kids Really Did
What did kids do after school in 1925? From chores and jobs to street games and radio, here are 5 real parts of American childhood between the bells.
5 Things a 1925 Name Survey Reveals About Identity
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.