Nostalgia

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    These 15 Movie Stars Ruled the Box Office in the 1970s

    From Robert Redford to Diane Keaton, let's take a look back at the 15 biggest box office stars of the '70s.

    Dominated by larger-than-life stars who drew in massive crowds with their charisma and talent, the 1970s were a golden age of cinema. From anti-heroes we loved to hate to glamorous leading ladies adorned in the finest of gowns, these icons…

  • A woman kneels and aims a bow and arrow near a Lockheed airplane on the left; on the right, two men walk down a busy city street with shops and pedestrians in the background.

    35 Photos That Take You Straight Back to the Late 1950s

    From family dinners to Elvis and Elizabeth Taylor, these photos show what life looked like in the late 1950s.

    In the late ’50s, America was in the thick of the Cold War and the Civil Rights movement, and tensions were high from more than one angle. TV dinners became popular, Elvis ruled the radio, and street lights told kids…

  • A blue-skinned humanoid character gently touches the head of a large, whale-like sea creature in the ocean, creating a moment of connection between them under a cloudy sky.

    The Price of Intergalactic Glory: 11 of the Most Expensive Sci-Fi Movies Ever Made

    Take a look at the most expensive sci-fi movies ever made, plus how much it cost to launch them into cinematic history.

    When it comes to science fiction, bigger often means pricier — and nowhere is that more apparent than in the budgets of Hollywood’s most ambitious space odysseys and futuristic adventures. Featuring jaw-dropping special effects and intergalactic battle scenes, these films…

  • Split image: On the left, two people in colorful, vintage 1960s outfits stand outside a shop. On the right, a man in a black suit stands confidently next to a private jet on a tarmac.

    35 Photos That Bring 1967 to Life

    From protests to psychedelia, these 1967 photos depict a year of rebellion, cultural shifts, and a new generation refusing to sit still.

    The year 1967 was electric. The Summer of Love swept through San Francisco, Motown ruled the airwaves, and protests shook the country. The Vietnam War was on everyone’s minds, but so was the promise of change, including civil rights, psychedelic…

  • Two black-and-white photos: Left, several people work at desks with typewriters and large stacks of paper in a busy office. Right, a man types alone at a cluttered desk with papers pinned to a wooden wall.

    15 Photos That Show the Inner Workings of Old Newsrooms

    Take a look at these photos that depict newsrooms throughout the decades, from organized city desks to makeshift press rooms.

    Noisy typewriters, ringing telephones, smoke-filled rooms — these were the hallmarks of old-school newsrooms, a place where computers were but a mere idea and the 24/7 news cycle had yet to exist. There was chaos, urgency, and a commitment to…

  • Behind the scenes of a film set resembling a grand stone hall, with actors in white armor and military uniforms standing in rows. A crew member holds a clapperboard in the foreground.

    Inside the Galaxy: 24 Behind-the-Scenes ‘Star Wars’ Photos

    From Luke Skywalker cracking jokes to Darth Maul tinkering with cameras, these backstage photos bring a galaxy far, far away to life.

    Few film franchises have inspired cult followings the likes of “Star Wars,” but what about the behind-the-scenes snippets that reveal the hard work (and play!) that went into making these films? These vintage snapshots pull back the curtain on the…

  • A woman in a KISS-themed uniform poses excitedly next to a smiling person in elaborate, spiked, black-and-white makeup and costume, resembling a member of the rock band KISS, in a backstage hallway.

    Backstage Pass: 21 Raw and Real Backstage Photos of Famous Musicians

    Discover candid photos that capture the life of musicians backstage, offering a side that fans rarely get to see from artists.

    As electric as concerts can be, backstage can be downright magical, too. Far from the audience seats and blinding arena lights, musicians can let their guard down before taking the…

  • A vintage white convertible car is parked by a waterfront street lined with palm trees. Boats and buildings are visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.

    17 Stylish Cars That Made Waves in the 1960s

    Feast your eyes on these stylish 1960s cars, from a cherry red 1960 Chevrolet Corvette to an olive green 1965 Shelby Cobra.

    The ’60s brought us some stunning new vehicles, from the 1960 Chevrolet Corvette to the 1969 Pontiac GTO. With their sleek lines, bold paint jobs, and excess of chrome, these…

  • Two rock musicians perform energetically on stage; one sings into a microphone while the other plays an electric guitar. Both have long, curly hair and wear patterned shirts, with stage lighting and a drum set visible in the background.

    24 Photos That Prove Concerts in the ’70s Were Legendary

    Relive a pivotal time in history with these photos of iconic 1970s concerts that left a mark on music fans everywhere.

    The ’70s were the golden age of live music, a time when bands and soloists delivered performances so electrifying, they became the stuff of legend. From Led Zeppelin blowing the…

  • Two behind-the-scenes photos: on the left, people construct a giant set piece resembling a bed inside a sphere; on the right, puppeteers operate Sesame Street’s Oscar the Grouch and another character from behind set props.

    Life on Set: 16 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Iconic TV Shows

    From sitcoms to cartoons, these vintage photos show what life was like behind the scenes of the most iconic TV shows.

    Over the decades, TV shows have succeeded in creating detailed worlds that feel incredibly real. They’ve done such a good job, in fact, that taking a peak behind the scenes…

  • Split image: On the left, a woman in aviator goggles and flight gear stands by an airplane. On the right, a man wearing a flat cap and vest balances several bricks on his shoulders, looking determined.

    32 Vintage Photos That Capture the World in 1928

    Take a look at the year 1928 in photos, depicting a time when folks traveled the skies more and attending "talkies" was all the rage.

    On the cusp of the Great Depression, life in 1928 embraced simplicity and looked innovation dead in the face (we’re looking at you, Amelia Earhart). Folks were starting to travel…

  • Split image: On the left, a woman in a sleeveless purple dress smiles while kneeling against a white background. On the right, a man in glasses and a black leather vest stands in front of a brick wall with framed photos.

    The 15 Biggest Box Office Stars of the 1980s

    From 'Star Wars' superstars to booked and busy comedians creating classic after classic, these are the biggest box office stars of the 1980s.

    Today’s actors can earn millions per project, but in the 1980s, it took an entire decade to accumulate figures like that. Still, the biggest names in the box office spread…

  • On the left, a glamorous woman in a white fur stole sits at a table. On the right, a black-and-white image shows a parade with crowds and a Mickey Mouse balloon in a city street.

    32 Powerful Photos of Life in the 1930s

    Step back into the 1930s with 32 striking photos that reveal the grit, charm, and resilience of a decade that refused to give up.

    During the 1930s, the Great Depression cast a long shadow across America. But life didn’t stop: People worked, danced, built, invented, rebelled, and dreamed of a brighter future. From steelworkers…

  • A group of soldiers in brown uniforms and helmets lie prone on rocky terrain, aiming rifles and machine guns, with hills and a large rock in the background. The scene appears to be from a historical military conflict.

    21 Powerful Photos From World War II That Were Brought to Life in Color

    Whether you’re a history buff or know someone who lived through it, here are 21 colorized images from WWII that feel closer than ever.

    We’re used to seeing World War II in grainy black-and-white newsreels and textbook photos, but colorized images pull the past into the present. Suddenly you notice the scuffed leather boots,…

  • A man with glasses stands next to an alien puppet, both looking at and pointing towards a film camera on a movie set, surrounded by crew members in the background.

    20 Behind-the-Scenes Photos From Popular ’70s Movies

    Discover behind-the-scenes shots that pull back the curtain to reveal the magic of some of the most popular movies from the 70s.

    From directors arm wrestling between takes to your favorite Hollywood stars sharing laughs and inside jokes, on-set photos offer a rare glimpse that audiences never get to see on the…

  • Split image: Left, a teen in a Black Sabbath shirt stands in a bedroom filled with band posters. Right, a group of students in a classroom, some smiling and making the "rock on" hand gesture.

    From Fashion to Fun: 17 Snapshots That Depict Teenage Life in the ’80s

    Join us for a walk down memory lane as we revisit teenage life in the 1980s, a decade that many say was the coolest of them all.

    Growing up in the ’80s was all about being wild and free. Teenagers blasted cassette tapes, mastered new tricks on their bikes, and tried to beat the high score at…

  • A black-and-white photo of a jazz band in tuxedos playing various instruments, including saxophones, trumpet, drums, piano, and banjo, on a stage with a banner reading "Happy Walker’s Pavilion Original Orchestra.

    These 30 Photos Capture What Life Was Actually Like in the Early 1920s

    Discover the early 1920s through photos that capture all the exciting and quiet slices of life in an unforgettable moment in time.

    The early 1920s were caught between the lingering hardships of World War I and the exuberance of the Jazz Age that would come to define the Roaring Twenties. In America,…

  • A vintage TV displays a cartoon rabbit emerging from a hole. The TV sits on a table with a lamp, globe, piggy bank, and skull nearby. Posters and decorations are on the plaid-patterned wall behind.

    12 Hidden Easter Eggs in ’90s Shows You May Have Never Noticed

    The ’90s were a golden age of television — and part of the fun was spotting the Easter eggs hidden in plain sight.

    The ’90s were a golden age of television — and part of the fun was spotting the Easter eggs hidden in plain sight. From subtle clues and foreshadowing to cheeky…