Burl Ives performs “Lavender Blue” from So Dear to My Heart. This film held a special place in Walt Disney’s heart, as it reminded him of his boyhood in Marceline, Missouri. In addition to Burl Ives, the film stars Beulah Bondi (It’s a Wonderful Life) and reunites Song of the South co-stars Bobby Driscoll and Luana Patten. Unfortunately, it’s not available to stream on Disney . | Disney History Channel

Ouch! Ever suffer for fashion? In this medieval illumination, you can see that pointed toe shoes have been all the rage (...the painful rage) for centuries. Called "poulaines" or "cracows," this pointy style of footwear was mostly seen on men. What do you think, time for them to make a comeback? Image: King Haldin Accusing the Sultan’s Daughter Gracienne of Dishonorable Behavior (detail), 1464, Lieven van Lathem, David Aubert. Getty Museum | Getty

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