November 2014 | History Cooperative

The History of Hollywood: The Film Industry Exposed

Hollywood: Perhaps no other place on earth evokes the same air of show-business magic and glamour. The legend of Hollywood began in the early 20th century and is an earmark of modern American society rich in history and innovation. The Origin of Movies The origin of movies and motion pictures began in the late 1800’s, …

The Evolution of the Barbie Doll

by James Hardy

A doll with a skinny frame, long blonde hair, blue eyes, perfectly done up makeup, swathes of clothing, and a companion named Ken. Sound familiar? Most Americans will recognize this as the familiar Barbie doll, invented by Ruth Handler and marketed by the well-known toy company Mattel. Yet, this description that we nowadays so often …