Postcards, sometimes spelled out in two words as "post cards," emerged during the late 19th century as national postal systems began to… Go to postcards
For millions of people who grew up listening to the radio in the 1980s, “Marconi” is the funny-sounding word kicking off the chorus of … Go to radios
Christmas nutcrackers, or nutcracker dolls, are figural nutcrackers frequently made to look like toy soldiers, knights, kings, and aris… Go to christmas nutcrackers
Ludwig Moser & Sons was founded in Karlsbad, Austria, in 1857—today, this Czech Republic city is known as Karlovy Vary. Moser perfe… Go to moser art glass
When a boy in ancient Greece reached a certain age, he was required to give up a number of his childhood toys to the gods. Some of thes… Go to yo-yos
During the Georgian Period, the Austro-Hungarian Empire established itself as a place to buy jewelry of the highest craftsmanship. In t… Go to austrian costume jewelry
The graphic, stylized aesthetic of Arts and Crafts lends itself beautifully to fine jewelry. Rings, pendants, and brooches are small, s… Go to arts and crafts jewelry
What we know of as the cassette tape first hit the market in 1963 in Europe and 1964 in the United States under the trademark name Comp… Go to cassette tapes
The American Revolution began as an act of protest, so it follows that the Founding Fathers were adamant the United States Constitution… Go to protest movements
Manufactured pills were a product of the Victorian Era, so it’s no surprise that elaborately decorated pill boxes (also spelled "pillbo… Go to pill boxes
Beginning with Fiat, Lancia, and Alfa Romeo at the dawn of the 20th century, and continuing with Ferrari and Lamborghini after World Wa… Go to italian cars