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📽️ Archival footage & forgotten history. Home movies, PSAs, TV ads & more! 🎞️ Run by @tjruesch.bsky.social

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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
In honor of Friday Beers, we're dedicating this incredible vintage Hamm's ad to @normcharlatan.bsky.social today. Hamm's was killing it with their 1970s marketing campaigns, eh @discontinuedfoods.bsky.social?
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
In honor of Artemis II and humankind’s renewed efforts of moon exploration, here’s a vintage 1970s television spot for Shell, who used the popularity of the Apollo missions to sell their ‘Super Shell’ gasoline. Would you take a spin on the moon? #vintage #historysky
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
Who knew retro hearing advertisements relied so much on suggestive women taking a shower? 😅 Did she sell YOU on oil heat? #vintage #historysky
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Back in the day, before you could create kids profiles on Netflix or YouTube, TV stations had to ensure the public they wouldn’t let the youth of the time get corrupted by televised content. Was it too much or too little? #vintage #historysky
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
An old women’s fashion advertisement for Caprolan nylon dresses gives us a fascinating glimpse into the popular styles of mid-century America. Would you wear these prints in 2026? #vintage #history
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
In 1976, NBC aired a daytime children’s program called McDuff, The Talking Dog, starring future Tony Award nominee Walter Willison. All surviving reels of the show were lost to a fire, but the opening credits re-surfaced a few years ago. Enjoy it in all of its campy, retro glory! #vintage #history
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
The idea of Wall Street’s presence in our daily lives isn’t a new concept. Personal investment advertisements go back to the mid-century era, for better and for worse...
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
The marketing team behind this 1950s allergy medicine really sold the idea of Arizona as a easy-breathing paradise! It might seem strange in modern times, but the desert air was long prescribed by doctors for tuberculosis patients or anyone with a chronic, congested cough. #historysky #vintage
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
With the recent launch of Artemis II and humanity’s exciting return to the final frontier, we’re turning the clock back to one of the final Apollo missions that actually put people on the lunar surface. Would you ever travel to the moon? #artemis #nasa #historysky
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Is this a mid-century television spot for American Oil Company or a live shot of present day drivers skipping the high gas prices… Notice how they emphasize “lead free” gas. This ad was released after the risks of leaded gasoline were made public. #vintage #history
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
A rather unique yet sterile television commercial for the Volkswagen automaker, released sometime in the mid-20th century. Was it enough to sell you a Beetle? #volkswagen #beetle #slugbug #vintage #history
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Coca-Cola even snuck it into their "The Right Products" ad campaign (which is admittedly underwhelming for a Coke spot)!
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
This vintage Bactine commercial claims it doesn’t just kill bacteria—it eliminates ugliness germs! A young brunette woman explains why it’s the superior skin care product. Uncanny vibes all around…
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
This 1967 Coca-Cola commercial follows Mary Ann Lynch, a globe-trotting TWA flight attendant, as she racks up the miles—and stays refreshed with a classic Coke. From runway to rooftop, it’s nonstop glamour, motion, and mid-century cool. #aviation #CocaCola
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
In 1961, General Motors gave us a once-lost musical short. This high art surrealism takes you deep into the land of industrial fantasy. Presented with Broadway choreography, baroque narration, and the gleaming promise of convenience—it’s a hallucination in pastel. #musical #artsky
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This Lost Musical Short of the 1960s Is BIZARRE...
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Step into the groove of 1968! This one-minute clip captures young people dancing with pure joy and total freedom—decked out in the unforgettable fashion of the late ‘60s: miniskirts, go-go boots, bold prints, and big hair. #Dance
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Step into the heart of 1950s America with this vintage cattle auction footage! Watch as fast-talking auctioneers rattle off bids at breakneck speed in a world where livestock meant livelihood. #history
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Step into the 1939 New York World’s Fair, where imagination met innovation—and the carnival rides were old-school thrill. This is a time capsule of spinning chairs and towering attractions, all captured in beautiful 16mm. The world was on the cusp of change, but here? It was the promise of tomorrow.
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What Did Old School Carnival Rides ACTUALLY Look Like?
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
We all remember childhood, but rarely was it captured in all of its innocence. This nostalgic clip captures the carefree nature of girlhood when surrounded by friends. Joy, bliss, and endless laughter. It feels like one hundred lifetimes ago. #girlhood #homevideos
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Paddle back in time to the 1970s, when adventure meant muddy boots and canoes cutting through quiet lakes. This heartwarming clip captures the freedom of boyhood in the great outdoors: hiking through cliffside and gliding across calm waters with nothing but a paddle and a sense of wonder. #memory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
Ever wonder how the human eye actually works? Watch as animated rods and cones, and camera-eye comparisons bring the science of sight to life— all with that classic "gee whiz!" energy only the 1930s could deliver. #Science #educationsky
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How Do Human Eyes ACTUALLY Work?
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
In the late 1950s, America pushed the limits of exploration—all the way to the North Pole. This rare newsreel footage framed scientific exploration as a new kind of battleground for progress. Step back into a time when science wasn't just for understanding—it was for adventure. #history #science
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Step into a 1960s Disneyland dream! This rare POV from the Skyway ride floats high above Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, giving a bird’s eye view of the theme park like never before Pure vintage Disney magic! #DisneyHistory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Ever wondered how hot dogs were made back in the day? Take a trip back in time with this oddly satisfying (and slightly unsettling) clip from the This Is Hormel documentary. This is exactly how your grandpa’s ballpark dog came to life. #foodhistory #glizzy
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The CRAZY Way Hot Dogs Are Actually Made... | Food Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Step into 1957 with TV icon Arlene Francis as she makes chatting on the phone look effortlessly glamorous! This delightful moment reminds us of the days when hearing someone’s voice was the highlight of your evening. Before smartphones, before social media.
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Step into a nostalgia-drenched Easter morning from April 7th, 1964… Captured on beautiful 16mm film, this rare yet perfectly preserved home video shows a young girl and her friends hunting for Easter eggs in Southern California. Sourced from the D.L. Schreyer Collection. #easter #16mm #kodachrome
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
This rare clip takes you inside the factory to see the mesmerizing manufacturing process behind rotary phones in the 1950s. It’s a perfectly preserved piece of American industrial design — and proof that even the everyday phone was once a marvel of engineering. #technology #engineering
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How Telephones Were ACTUALLY Made In America | Factory Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
More rare, silent home video footage from Disneyland preserved in beautiful color. This clip captures candid moments of families exploring the park’s golden era, and the original charm that made it a cultural icon. The real magic of old Disneyland, exactly how it looked over 60 years ago. #disney
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Step back into the magic of 1960s Disneyland with this rare, beautifully preserved home video footage. Captured by a Boy Scout troop during the park’s golden age, this 1-minute silent reel offers a dreamy glimpse of pure vintage vibes and childhood wonder. #disneyland #disneyhistory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Sink your teeth into another vintage slice of this 1960s Hormel documentary clip, showcasing the savory science behind their iconic ham production. Restored from archival film, this is part of the This Is Hormel doc series. Follow for more rediscovered gems like this! #ham #foodhistory
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How was Ham ACTUALLY Made in America? | Vintage Food Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
Back in the 60s, this creamy formula was the it product for Hollywood hair—endorsed by icons like Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor. With its rich lather and promises of ultra-soft, shiny, "movie star" locks, Lustre-Crème wasn't just shampoo—it was status. #advertising #1960s
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
🚬 Before cigarette ads were banned on TV, they looked like this. Cowboys. Sunsets. Grit and gravel. This vintage Marlboro commercial turned smoking into a frontier identity, featuring the legendary mascot Marlboro Man. #MarlboroMan #tvhistory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Before social media foodies took over the internet to find the perfect steak, there was this: clean cuts, marvelous marbling, and industrial reverence for beef. Watch Hormel’s 1965 steak operation in all its analog glory. #steak #foodhistory
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How Are American Steaks ACTUALLY Made? | Foodie Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Before phones, technology, and the internet took over the world, regular people spent much of their free time outdoors and playing a variety of sports, entertaining their hobbies, and surrounding themselves with nature. Recreation in the 1960s was undoubtedly different. #sports #dayinthelife
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
In 1962, the American Dream came with a college degree, a career and a casserole. This rare Cold War short shows how the U.S. rebranded thrift, recreation, and the role of a patriotic spirit—all in under 2 minutes. #vintage #1960s
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
This vintage 1960s footage shows how Jello desserts were made—giant vats of liquid poured into molds, chilling into that perfect jiggle. It’s got that uncanny, nostalgic feel, like something you’ve seen before but can’t quite place. Why does this look straight out of a dream? #jello #foodhistory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
“Get your free Spacemen!” Back in 1960, kids were obsessed with space, as was the think tank behind Cheerios! This ad promoted a free space-themed playset—just mail in V8 labels and box tops and voila! Because nothing fuels intergalactic adventure like… cereal and tomato juice? #cheerios #cereal
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
POV: It’s 1964, you’re stranded with a flat tire at night, and Goodyear is very concerned that there’s no man around to help you. Watch this vintage ad that blends safety, suspense, and a healthy dose of outdated gender roles. Don Draper would have loved this one! #goodyear #madmen
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Ever wondered how bacon was made in the 1960s? This rare vintage documentary takes you inside the sizzling world of old-school pork production! A must-watch for food history lovers & vintage factory fans. #bacon #foodhistory
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How Is Bacon ACTUALLY Made? | Food History Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
In 1966, Alka-Seltzer tapped into the world of competitive eating with this wild commercial—because even the pros need help after one too many slices! #muksky #tvhistory
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
In 1967, Noxzema sold shaving cream like it was forbidden. Whispered temptation, a clean close shave, and big band energy—it's the ultimate vintage ad experience. #ASMR
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Take a 1965 trip inside the making of SPAM! This vintage documentary reveals how Hormel transformed pork into the world’s most iconic canned meat. A must-watch for food history buffs! #SPAM #FoodHistory
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How Was SPAM Actually Made? | Food Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
In 1967, station wagon ads weren’t just about trunk space—they were about fitting two elephants AND a pair of tigers inside. This wild commercial parodies Noah’s Ark, proving that 60s marketing was deep in its bag. 🐘🚗 #carsky
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
1960s skincare ads were something else… This Bactine commercial claims it kills bacteria and "ugliness germs" (???). n unblinking blonde woman explains it all in uncanny detail. #VintageAds #WeirdBeautyTrends
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
In 1962, John F. Kennedy reviewed U.S. military exercises, delivered a speech aboard the USS Enterprise, and observed war drills—rocking his iconic sunglasses. Lost for decades, this color footage is now unearthed! #JFK #historysky #ColdWar
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RARE Actual Footage of JFK | President Kennedy Reviews US Military in 1962
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
A 1967 Colt 45 ad where a skydiving waiter delivers a beer to an emotionless man sitting in an active airport landing strip—because apparently nothing moves a man like Colt 45. Absolute chaos. Absolute cinema. #beersky #madmen #vintage
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Before salon shampoos took over, Lustre-Crème ruled the 1960s with its "cream in body" formula. 💁‍♀️✨ Endorsed by Marilyn Monroe & Elizabeth Taylor, this was THE luxury haircare of its time. It's also easy to see where Mad Men got their inspiration! #Retro #tvsky #madmen
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
In 1961, the Coffee Brewing Institute released This Is Coffee— a short film that takes brewing coffee to the next level. With cinematic close-ups and an ultra-serious narrator, this vintage doc is weirdly mesmerizing. But there’s a strange twist—no one knows who really made it! #Coffee #History
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This Is Coffee (1961) – The Most Dramatic Coffee Film Ever Made ☕ | Mystery Documentary
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
This 1960 Heinz pickles commercial is pure chaos. American advertising post-war did NOT hold back! #HeinzPickles #1960s #VintageAds #PublicDomain #Foodie
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History In Videos @historyinvideos.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
In 1953, A Is for Atom used animation & science to promote the future of nuclear power. This General Electric film explains how atomic energy works, featuring a character that looks like Dr. Manhattan. 🎥 Watch now: f.mtr.cool/hbbqfwwjhb #NuclearHistory #ColdWar #PublicDomain
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