The American landscape today is dominated by a few fast-food giants. But rewind to the mid-20th century, and the suburban highways were dotted with dazzling, competitive chains, each promising a unique burger, a revolutionary menu item, or a novel dining experience. These chains—like Burger...
The Gilded Age (roughly 1870 to 1900) sounds like a golden era. The name, however, hints at something deeper—like cheap metal covered in a thin coat of gold paint. This period was a time of breathtaking innovation and crushing inequality. It’s when modern America...
