Before it reminded us of the glory days, nostalgia was a medical condition involving severe homesickness. By Sarah Diamond In Word Through The Times, we trace how one word or phrase has changed ...

Fifty years ago, the George Lucas film “American Graffiti,” an homage to his high school days of cruising hot rods and ’50s rock music, revved up the age of nostalgia. People had already been pining ...

In The Nostalgia Trap, Vasu Agarwal ’28 explores our culture’s obsession with reviving the past — through reboots, fashion, music and more — and what it means for creativity today. Editor’s Note: This ...

Do you ever find yourself scrolling through old photos or reminiscing about cherished memories from the past? You’re not alone. Nostalgia is a universal human experience, deeply rooted in our psyche ...

Nostalgia was one of the leading causes of non-combat deaths during the American Civil War. GRANGER - Historical Picture Archive / Alamy Stock Photo Nostalgia has somewhat of a bad reputation – ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kian Bakhtiari writes about Gen-Z marketing and social impact. Nostalgia can be defined as a sentimental yearning for the past, ...

Summertime often triggers nostalgic memories, such as a long-ago cross-country family vacation or songs sung at a summer camp from one's youth. When these memories spring to mind, they can overwhelm ...

Last month, on a Sunday night under a full moon, Tara and 90,000 other Oasis fans filled the Rose Bowl in Pasadena for the long-awaited Live 25 tour. This was a show seventeen years in the making and ...

Think back to a fond time and place in your childhood — perhaps a stroll with a parent along a waved-washed beach. The memory is a happy (and likely idealized) one, but still tinged with the ...

How often do you find yourself hitting “play” on an old favourite, reliving the same TV episodes you’ve seen before – or even know by heart? I’m a chronic re-watcher. Episodes of sitcoms like ...