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Design

Nostalgia calling: Nokia Design Archive displays titans of 90s tech

This gr8 Nokia Design Archive will take u back 2 the simpler days of Snake, SMS and snap-on covers.

12/12/2024

Football Now

How football has commercialised nostalgia to appeal to modern-day fans

In partnership with Media City

Fans' fondness for the past has seen an entire industry emerge, and vintage football shirts are now hot fashion items.

14/11/2024

Lifestyle

Hitting peak 90s nostalgia: What we think deserves a comeback

The era’s influence continues to shape pop culture and fashion. And with the news that Tamagotchi is having a moment again, we look back to the 90s and consider the things we'd like to bring back... And no, Mr Blobby isn't one of them.

24/09/2024

Culture news

Blur vs Oasis 'Battle of Britpop' to hit the stage next year

Bucket hats are making a comeback... Oasis has announced a reunion tour... Blur released a live album... The 90s are back, and hitting the West End next year.

09/09/2024

Lifestyle

Why is everyone so obsessed with Regina George?

Get in loser, we're discussing how Mean Girls' Regina George became Gen-Z's main character.

26/11/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The one where 'Friends' became a cultural phenomenon

22 September 1994: The first ever episode of 'Friends' is broadcast.

22/09/2023

Culture news

Analogue aesthetics: What's the lure of old school film photography?

Kodak are running their factory at 24/7 capacity to keep up with increased demand for developing film as photographers dump digital devices.

12/12/2022

Culture news

Which films have got audiences dressing up for screenings

The release of Minions: The Rise of Gru has caused havoc as teens dress up as Gentleminions for screenings. Here are three other films that set a similar precedent.

08/07/2022

Culture news

'Mad Men' to 'Stranger Things': shows which got old hits in the charts

Which cult TV shows have got music back in the charts?

08/07/2022

Culture news

Stranger Things has now introduced Gen Z to Metallica

Master of Puppets is back in the charts again after featuring in a Stranger Things episode. The 80s aesthetic show has already given a similar boost to Kate Bush.

08/07/2022

Culture news

Why does anyone buy cassette tapes?

Kate Bush is back in the charts and cassettes of her albums are flying off shelves. As people rediscover their love for tapes, some indie labels swear by the 80s format.

01/07/2022

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Russians celebrate 65 years of the Volga GAZ-21

Russians have taken to the streets in an old Volga GAZ-21 in celebration of the car's 65th anniversary.

11/10/2021