Our time travelers kick off their journey through the decades of American history with a stop in the 1950s.

From the Cold War and the dawn of television to TV dinners and station wagons, they explore the trends and tensions that defined the era, while sipping two iconic cocktails of the decade: the Mai Tai and the Martini.

Pour yourself a glass and join in as they uncover the wild stories and surprising facts that you only get when history and happy hour mix.

Visit the History Straight Up website to get the recipes from the show!