British ITV detective drama set in 1950s Cambridgeshire village Grantchester. Based on James Runcie's short stories collections. First series aired in 2014, followed by multiple seasons
Rockers emerged in UK late 1950s-1960s as motorcycling subculture. Motorcycles became affordable for working class after WWII rationing ended. Name "rocker" came from 4-stroke engine rockers, not music. Subculture transformed motorcycling from sport to lifestyle
Season 4 takes place in 1952 Jupiter, Florida. Story follows one of the last remaining freak shows in the United States. Set at a carnival, inspired by Tod Browning's Freaks. Largest set ever constructed for the series
World population grew from 2.5 to 3.0 billion with 1 billion births. Television became common in American homes during Golden Age. Credit cards gained widespread popularity, especially Diners Club Card. Polio vaccine discovery led to rapid decline in disease incidence
Musicals have been Hollywood's mainstay since synchronized sound's inception. The Jazz Singer (1927) marked the beginning of a musical genre's evolution. Musicals combine dancing, singing and acting to create timeless classics
Dior's New Look (1947-1957) created feminine hourglass silhouette. Paris couture flourished after German Occupation. Chanel returned with straight, linear suits in 1954. New silhouette evolved from inverted triangles to trapeze shape