The Synthesis of "Roaring Twenties"

An overview of the Roaring Twenties, a period of dramatic economic growth, cultural dynamism, and social change in the 1920s.

An overview of the Progressive Era (1890s-1920s), a period of intense social and political reform in the U.S. that addressed modern industrial issues.

Discover the Silent Era of film (c. 1894–1929), a time of pure visual storytelling and innovation before synchronized sound changed movies forever.

Discover the Gilded Age, a period of rapid US industrial growth, massive fortunes, and stark social problems masked by a thin layer of gold.

Discover the Golden Age of Hollywood, a period from the 1920s to the 1960s known for its iconic stars, classic films, and powerful studio system.

Discover the Great Depression, the severe worldwide economic downturn of the 1930s. Learn its causes, impact on society, and lasting legacy.

Explore German Expressionism, the influential post-WWI film movement known for its distorted visuals, psychological horror, and lasting impact on cinema.

An overview of two of America's most influential presidents, Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and their lasting impact on the nation.

An overview of World War I (1914-1918), the global conflict that reshaped nations, societies, and the very nature of warfare forever.

An explainer on the Wall Street Crash of 1929, the devastating stock market collapse that triggered the decade-long Great Depression.