American futurism of the 1970s is a fascinating mix of sleek Jetsonian utopianism and dreary mushroom cloud hellscapes. Nowhere is this dichotomy of tomorrowism more evident than in children’s ...

Think about the last time you met a Pamela, a Shannon, or someone who introduced themselves as "Shad." Were they between 40 and 50 years old? That's no coincidence. While these names may have fallen ...

Three children sit on a fence on a hill overlooking the railroad tracks. When the train rolls by, its whistle like music to their ears, they pull out handkerchiefs and wave to the passengers. At first ...