What did Viewers of the First Episode of Rescue 911 Experience? Rescue 911’s Opening Crawl On a Tuesday night in mid-April 1989, viewers who tuned into CBS at 8:00pm were met with a sombre opening crawl for a 1-hour TV special called “Rescue 911.” As the plain white text starts to scroll up over a … Read more
80s and 90s history is an important part of our personal journeys and shared experiences. It was a time of radical fashion, unforgettable music, and TV shows that still have a special place in our hearts. But as we get older, trying to hold on to memories of two of the awesomest decades in human … Read more
Introduction The Complex World of Retro Nostalgia: Bridging Memories and Meaning Ever feel like your cherished memories from the 80s and 90s don’t quite align with those of others’. Or struggle to recapture the serenity of the good old days, but end up lost in a sea of online retro nostalgia that misses the mark? … Read more
What is the Impact of the 80s and 90s? The 80s and 90s were amazing times that shaped the world we live in today. These years were full of bright colours, unforgettable music, and the start of the digital age. If you’re like me, you grew up during these 2 unique decades and identify as … Read more
In the transformative years of the 80s and 90s, a period marked by rapid technological advances and cultural shifts, a number of Black artists, scientists, and leaders emerged within their respective fields. Today we’d like to celebrate five Black innovators from the 80s and 90s who’ve shaped our modern world. Their retro contributions continue to … Read more
The “Unsolved Mysteries” TV series is well-known for its eerie, disturbing and downright terrifying subject matter. The show is often remembered as a pop culture phenomenon that inspired nightmares and scared the heck out of young (and old) audiences. A show with the creepiest theme music any of us had ever heard. However pervasive its … Read more
Chernobyl: Peering into the Shadows of the Past The context within which the Chernobyl disaster occurred is important to understanding the disaster. The 1980s marked a significant period in the history of nuclear power, with a complex interplay of factors shaping its trajectory. The decades leading up to the 80s saw a rapid expansion of … Read more