The backyard as we know it today started in the 1960s, as more Americans left big cities for a more private suburban life -- ...

From keeping elbows off the table to formal napkin use, these California dinner traditions would shock modern children.

The 1960s gave us hippies, bell-bottoms, the moon landing... and one of the worst kitchen design trends ever devised by ...

FAMILY PHOTO: Deborah Austin, right, with her brothers Peter, seated, and Christopher in 1956. Photo courtesy of Austin Editor’s note: As part of Xpress‘ annual Kids Issue series we invited readers to ...

The 60s were a golden age for the affluent, a time when luxury was not just a lifestyle but a statement. Big houses, shiny cars, fancy clothes, and fun cocktails were all part of their everyday life.

In the 1960s, a hospital in London held a ward full of women who suffered from a range of mental disorders. The women in this “sleep room” were subjected to various medical procedures, including ...

On November 17 and 18, I'll be in my backyard hoping for clear skies as the Leonid meteor shower lights up the sky. Here in the museum's collections, we also have interesting sights for astronomy fans ...