The Eighties

VCRs, remote controls, family sitcoms, adult dramas and prime-time soaps all changed TV enjoyment.

Exploring the two-term presidency of Ronald Reagan; highlighting his triumphs and controversies.

A historic chain of events that puts an end to the decades-long Cold War, culminating in the eradication of the Berlin Wall.

Greed and excess ran wild with Wall Street corruption, junk bonds, bailouts, and Reaganomics.

Music videos and the digital revolution dominated the music industry, as CDs replaced records; the charts were dominated by artists like Madonna, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi and Prince. Michael Jackson released the greatest selling album of all time and Madonna created a persona just as important as her music.

The rise of a mysterious and deadly illness developed into a pandemic, affecting primarily the gay community and killing millions of people to date called acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The discovery of the AIDS virus ultimately leads to enormous political and cultural consequences.

A look at the innovations and inventions of the Digital Revolution, including the personal computer and the Internet, which have defined life as we know it today.