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These 17 Throwback Photos Truly Capture ’70s Life in Texas

A man rides a motorcycle down a rural road past a vintage Mobil gas station, where people are gathered near old vehicles. The scene appears to be set in the 1970s.

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A man rides a motorcycle down a rural road past a vintage Mobil gas station, where people are gathered near old vehicles. The scene appears to be set in the 1970s.

These 17 Throwback Photos Truly Capture ’70s Life in Texas

By Alina Wang on June 6, 2025

A black-and-white police mugshot shows a man in a suit from both side and front views, holding a placard labeled "N.Y.C. Police" with numbers. The background is plain and the man has a serious expression.

From Courtrooms to Kingpins: 15 Photos That Reveal the Mafia’s Power in the ’60s

By Rachel Schneider on June 6, 2025

A man presents a chart showing donut hole sizes from 1927, 1937, and 1948. Beside him, a group of young people at a party chat and eat around a table filled with snacks and drinks.

31 Vintage Photos From the Late ’40s

By Rachel Schneider on June 5, 2025

A large crowd gathers at the Berlin Wall, with people climbing over and sitting on the graffiti-covered barrier, celebrating its fall at night.

From MTV to the Berlin Wall: 15 Unforgettable Moments That Defined the 1980s

By Alina Wang on June 5, 2025

Split image: On the left, two men in suits smile and gesture at the camera, one holding a trophy. On the right, a young person in pajamas sits on a couch, holding a Game Boy box and another gift, smiling.

These 31 Throwback Photos Perfectly Capture 1989

By Alina Wang on June 5, 2025

Split image: On the left, a woman with blonde hair in a white turtleneck looks at the camera outdoors; on the right, a boy wearing reflective sunglasses shows the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument mirrored in the lenses.

30 Powerful Photos That Capture the True Spirit of 1963

By Rachel Schneider on June 4, 2025

Five children laugh and play in the street, arms raised, as water sprays from an open fire hydrant behind them on a sunny day. A parked car and storefronts are visible in the background.

32 Throwback Photos From 1977

By Alina Wang on June 3, 2025

A large crowd protests in front of the White House, holding signs. A U-Haul truck with “IMPEACH NIXON” painted on its side is parked in front of the group. Trees and the White House appear in the background.

15 Defining Moments That Shaped the 1970s

By Alina Wang on June 3, 2025

A row of vintage cars moves along an automobile assembly line in a large, brightly-lit factory with overhead lights and metal beams.

22 Vintage Photos of Detroit in the ’60s and ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on June 2, 2025

A diverse group of young children and a teacher stand with hands over their hearts, facing an American flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in a classroom.

These 17 Vintage Photos Perfectly Capture the ’70s in the American Midwest

By Rachel Schneider on June 2, 2025

A large, jubilant crowd celebrates outdoors at night, waving hats, hands, and American flags. Some people hold newspapers with bold headlines, their faces lit with excitement and joy.

The End of WWII and Beyond: 31 Vintage Photos That Show What Life Was Really Like in 1945

By Rachel Schneider on June 2, 2025

Workers assemble aircraft fuselages in a large factory, with rows of partially completed planes lined up and people actively working on different sections. The scene is busy and industrial.

19 Photos From the ‘Golden Age’ of Factory Work

By Alina Wang on June 1, 2025

A waitress serves three smiling teenagers sitting at a diner counter. The teens have drinks, and a boy wears a sweater. Signs above advertise breakfast and hamburger specials. The scene appears to be from the 1950s.

15 Vintage Menus From the 1950s

By Rachel Schneider on May 31, 2025

A woman with voluminous hair and a yellow coat smiles while holding a Bruce Springsteen vinyl album in a record store filled with stacked albums and people in the background.

15 Vintage Photos of Record Shops in the 1970s

By Alina Wang on May 30, 2025

A group of Boy Scouts in uniform poses outdoors with two flags, some sitting cross-legged and others standing; a few adults stand behind them, with more people gathered in the background.

19 Photos That Show What Being a Boy Scout Looked Like Across the Decades

By Alina Wang on May 30, 2025

A vintage black-and-white photo shows eight men in 19th-century clothing posing for a group portrait. Some wear hats and hold objects, with a neutral studio backdrop behind them.

10 Captivating Photos of America’s Gold Rush

By Alina Wang on May 30, 2025

A busy 1960s Times Square street scene with cars, taxis, and people walking. Billboards and shop signs are visible, including Hotel Astor and ads for appliances. An American flag hangs on a building.

These 17 Vintage Photos Capture the Grit and Glamour of 1960s NYC

By Rachel Schneider on May 30, 2025

On the left, a can and a glass of Tab soda with ice and condensation. On the right, a slice of bread with pizza spread is held above an open container labeled "Spread’n Heat Pizza.

From Hamburger Helper to Spread ‘n Heat Pizza: 25 Quirky Food Ads From the 1970s

By Rachel Schneider on May 29, 2025

From Queen to Madonna: 15 Iconic Photos From the 1985 Live Aid Concert

By Rachel Schneider on May 29, 2025

A waitress in a vintage diner stands behind the counter next to cans of Quaker Oats. Signs advertise a Quaker breakfast for 30 cents, including oatmeal, toast, and coffee. The counter has empty stools and shiny metal surfaces.

These 30 Vintage Photos Show What Life Was Actually Like in 1955

By Alina Wang on May 29, 2025

A young woman in a colorful swimsuit laughs while spraying a large water gun on a sunny beach, with cars and other people in the background.

19 Nostalgic Photos That Show the Magic of ’90s Summer Vacations

By Alina Wang on May 29, 2025

Three children ride tricycles in a row on a sidewalk, following an adult on a bicycle in a residential neighborhood with green lawns and brick houses.

10 Photos That Show How Simple Life Was for ’70s Kids

By Erin Kuschner on May 28, 2025

Black-and-white yearbook-style photos of three people, labeled Lisa Burch, Ken Bulpitt, and Perry Burch. Lisa smiles in a striped shirt; Ken and Perry wear glasses and collared shirts, with Perry in a jacket.

18 Yearbook Photos That Are Peak 1970s

By Alina Wang on May 28, 2025

A rusty, old merry-go-round with faded paint sits on grass in a park, surrounded by trees and a metal slide in the background. The equipment appears weathered and unused.

15 Old Playgrounds That Should Have Been Illegal

By Erin Kuschner on May 28, 2025