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The Daily Newspaper and Urban Popular Culture
An article on the impact of the mass circulation of newspapers on American cities at the end of the 19th century.
http://www.netreach.net/~wfox/popcult.htm
Pop Goes the Culture
Humorous articles about cinema, people, trends and fads that shape our modern world.
http://www.cultureschlockonline.com/
Paul's Modernistic World
Celebrates early 20th-century lifestyle, architecture and trivia. Topics include the 1939 New York World's fair, Film star's homes and The Catalina Islands.
http://www.geocities.com/hepcat_paul/
American Folk
A mix of Americana, popular culture, and kitsch.
http://www.americanfolk.com
The Menzies Era
Australian popular culture from 1949 to 1972 including music, movies, books, and sport.
http://www.menziesera.com/
Labelscar: The Retail History Blog
Blog focusing on retail history, with articles and photos of shopping malls and retail chains and analysis of redevelopment solutions.
http://www.labelscar.com
The Straight on The Haight
Stories and history of the Haight Ashbury. 60's styles, music, fashions and accessories in picture and text.
http://www.thestraight.com/
P*Funk Review - Notes on Funk Culture
A collection of discussions that attempt to place the funk music and culture of the 1970s and 1980s in a broader historical context.
http://www.soul-patrol.com/funk/rev_ess.ht...
Secret Fun Spot
Trivia of American pop culture past and present.
http://www.secretfunspot.com
Skooldays
Online community celebrating pop-culture phenomena. Topics are organized by decade and include TV, lunch boxes, toys, and more.
http://www.skooldays.com
Emergence of Advertising in America: 1850 - 1920
Over 9,000 images, with database information, relating to the early history of advertising in the United States.
http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/eaa
Disney References in Pop Culture
A list of references to Disney properties in popular arts, such as television, music, and film.
http://www.islandnet.com/~kpolsson/disnepo...
Conelrad: All Things Atomic
Extensive resources about 'the bomb' and all its attendant pop culture fallout. Includes song lyrics, audio, and video.
http://www.conelrad.com
It Seems Like Yesterday
The reverberations of the post World War II population explosion in North America.
http://www.itseemslikeyesterday.com/
PopPolitics
A weblog that covers the connections between pop culture and politics.
http://www.poppolitics.com/
Americana: The Institute for the Study of American Popular Culture
Articles discussing various aspects of pop culture, such as film, television, sports, and politics.
http://www.americanpopularculture.com/
SydLexia.com: A Descent Into Pop Culture Madness
Articles that focus primarily on movies, music, TV shows, toys and video games from 1980 to 1995.
http://www.sydlexia.com
Crazy Fads
Information about fads from the 1920's till now.
http://www.crazyfads.com/
Mr. Pop History
A look at pop culture of the preceding five decades week by week.
http://www.pophistorynow.com/
Retro Galaxy
A celebration of 20th century pop culture containing a spiraling cluster of people, places, and things from distant decades.
http://www.retrogalaxy.com
The American I Never Was
The history of American pop culture as seen through the eyes of Dutch journalist and writer Chris Keulemans. [Requires Flash]
http://www.theamericanineverwas.net/index....
Platform Diva
The fashion history of the platform shoe.
http://www.geocities.com/FashionAvenue/149...
Nuke Pop
Nuclear imagery in popular culture.
http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/nukepop/
Lisa's Time Machine
Multi-media tours of the 1960s, '70s, and '80s. Includes views of music, lifestyles, fashion, and fads of the three decades.
http://www.angelfire.com/retro2/lisa/nosta...
Deadmalls.com
Retail history of malls and their nature. Features on past and present malls across the US, dictionary, and store locator.
http://www.deadmalls.com/
American Popular Culture
Provides resources for the critical analysis of popular culture in the US.
http://www.wsu.edu/~amerstu/pop/
Anxiety and Whimsy in Popular Culture
An academic research paper.
http://www.egs.edu/resources/emily-lutzer....
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2006