What is The Nineties Times?

The Nineties Times (90sTimes) is a credible reference to the 1990s: an encyclopedic index of 90s TV shows, films, music, books, people, and events, plus original long-form journalism, on-this-day capsules, and license-cleared archive media — with every fact sourced and attributed.

Where do the 90s facts and images come from?

Every entry in the 90s Index is pulled from a public API — TVMaze, Open Library, Wikidata, Internet Archive, Wikimedia, Openverse — and credited inline. Images are restricted to a commercial-safe allow-list (Public Domain, CC0, CC BY, CC BY-SA) with attribution and license shown on each entry.

How often is The Nineties Times updated?

New stories, on-this-day capsules, and index entries publish daily. Trending and breaking 90s stories appear on the homepage in real time.

Is The Nineties Times free?

Yes. Every article and index entry on 90stimes.com is free to read. The site is supported by advertising.

Vol. 37The 1990s, sourced and on the recordMay 2026

Lead Story

The School Computer Lab: mouse balls, floppy disks, and shared discovery: The Nineties Times half-hour drop

The Jun 4, 16:32 UTC edition of The Nineties Times lands on the school computer lab: mouse balls, floppy disks, and shared discovery, a subject that works because it is bigger than a single reference. A good 90s memory usually starts with...

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The 90s Index

A sourced encyclopedia of the decade.

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Every entry is pulled from a public API — TVMaze, Wikidata, Open Library, Internet Archive, Wikimedia, Openverse — and credited inline. No invented facts, no AI-fabricated dates. 160 entries and counting.

TV Shows29entriese.g. Beverly Hills, 90210 Books37entriese.g. Jurassic Park Albums0entriesCurated this week People41entriese.g. Nelson Mandela Events13entriese.g. Gulf War Archive40entriese.g. Huntington Beach Pier, Blast the Past Ceremony

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TV, Movies & MusicSitcom marathons, blockbuster nights, boy bands, grunge, and the MTV moments that ruled the 90s.Gadgets & InternetDial-up drama, early web adventures, console wars, and the tech that reshaped the decade.Style & SnacksFrom windbreakers to mall food courts, this is the 90s lifestyle starter pack.Sports & RivalriesLegendary athletes, iconic rivalries, and sports moments that defined the 90s.Brands & MoneyDot-com boom, iconic brands, and the money moves that shaped the 90s economy.Space & ScienceHubble fixes, space missions, and science breakthroughs with 90s swagger.History & HeadlinesBig moments that shaped the 90s: elections, world events, and cultural shifts.Mysteries & True CrimeHigh-profile cases, courtroom drama, and the true-crime stories that gripped the decade.Wellness & FitnessFitness fads, health breakthroughs, and the 90s approach to self-care.Time CapsuleDeep dives, guides, and memory-lane stories that keep the 90s alive.

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