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A split image: on the left, a black crocodile-patterned handbag with a brown ribbon bow sits on an orange surface; on the right, a boxed Star Wars Boba Fett action figure by Kenner is displayed.

15 Valuable 1970s Items That Are Worth Serious Money Today

By Rachel Schneider on December 3, 2025

A group of protesters march down a city street holding a large banner that reads "END the WAR in VIET NAM." They are dressed in 1960s attire, and cars and trees are visible in the background.

15 Decadent Stories about the Disco Era

By Mariano Montagna on November 6, 2025

A split image: on the left, a woman sits thoughtfully with her head resting on her hand in a black-and-white photo; on the right, a color close-up of the same woman smiling.

15 Vintage Photos of Actresses Everyone Had a Crush on in the ’70s

By Mariano Montagna on November 6, 2025

Two young women in plaid outfits stand and smile, while next to them is a view of cars winding down Lombard Street in San Francisco, lined with flowers and greenery, with people taking photos at the bottom.

37 Vintage Photos That Show Everyday Life in America in 1975

By Colby Droscher on November 4, 2025

Split image: Left side shows two women in 1970s-style short dresses and boots posing by a pink curtain. Right side shows a large group of men in military uniforms posing for a platoon photo outdoors.

33 Photos That Capture Everyday Life in 1972

By Rachel Schneider on October 30, 2025

A woman with long blonde hair sits at an office desk, talking on a corded phone while using a typewriter. She wears a white long-sleeve top and red shorts. The office has vintage decor and green furniture in the background.

17 Photos That Show What Life Looked Like in 1971

By Mariano Montagna on October 30, 2025

A black-and-white photo collage: on the left, four young women in 1970s fashion stand by a car holding drinks; on the right, a classroom group poses, with students and a teacher, one holding a sign reading “Mr. Brown’s 6th Period.”

These 20 High School Photos Take Us Straight Back to the 1970s

By Alina Wang on October 27, 2025

On the left, a group of colorful Muppet characters pose together. On the right, five people from a 1970s TV family, wearing bright clothing, pose in front of a red background.

The Best ’70s TV Shows You Remember Watching After School

By Rachel Schneider on October 7, 2025

Split image: On the left, an adult and two children in winter clothes and sunglasses walk in snow. On the right, a woman with light hair kneels beside a baby lying on a pillow indoors near a TV.

15 Photos of What Parenting Looked Like in the ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on October 6, 2025

A black-and-white photo of a crowd, including a child on an adult’s shoulders holding a “Yankees World Series 1978 Champions” pennant, during a parade or celebration in a city street.

Short Shorts, Big Mustaches: 18 Photos That Perfectly Capture the Essence of a ’70s Dad

By Erin Kuschner on October 3, 2025

Left: An older man in a hat and plaid shirt sits with his arms crossed, smiling as a microphone is held near him. Right: Several men in suits sit at a table, one wearing sunglasses, during a formal hearing or meeting.

15 Mafia Photos From the 1970s That Feel Like a Movie Scene

By Alina Wang on September 30, 2025

Split image: left side shows two basketball players in action on the court, one in dark and one in light uniforms; right side shows four people posing indoors in formal and stylish outfits, likely from the 1970s or 1980s.

33 Retro Snapshots From 1979

By Alina Wang on September 26, 2025

Side-by-side photos of two women outdoors; the left woman has long blonde hair, wearing a tan jacket, and the right woman has short brown hair, wearing a light floral dress and sitting on a wooden rail.

If You Grew Up in the ’70s, You Probably Had a Crush on These Actresses

By Rachel Schneider on September 25, 2025

A black-and-white split image shows a smiling man with short hair on the left and a woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a dark turtleneck and skirt on the right, both looking away from the camera.

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

By Alina Wang on September 24, 2025

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

By Alina Wang on September 22, 2025

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

By Alina Wang on September 19, 2025

Split image: Left shows two boys climbing on a dented blue car parked outside an old brick building. Right shows a woman in a retro outfit using a wall-mounted rotary phone in a wood-paneled booth.

30 Photos That Perfectly Capture the Vibe of 1970

By Rachel Schneider on September 17, 2025

Two children in Halloween costumes stand by a brick wall and pumpkins. One is dressed as a doll with red yarn hair and a checkered shirt, the other as a witch with a green face, glasses, and a black hat.

These 17 Photos of Halloween in the ’70s Are Giving Us Great Costume Ideas

By Alina Wang on September 9, 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.

33 Photos That Take Us Back to 1977

By Alina Wang on September 7, 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.

27 Weird (and Delicious) Food Ads From the 1970s

By Rachel Schneider on September 2, 2025

Split image: Left side shows a McDonald's meal with fries, a drink, and a double burger, and a smiling employee in uniform. Right side shows a yellow RV parked by palm trees with the caption, "Make it beautiful... People will love it.

17 Retro Ads That Show What Was Cool in the 1970s

By Alina Wang on September 1, 2025

15 Photos That Capture the Retro Charm of Fast-Food in the ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on August 27, 2025

17 Photos That Capture the Hairstyles, Hangouts, and High School Life of ’70s Teens

By Rachel Schneider on August 25, 2025

17 Photos That Capture the NFL in the ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on August 22, 2025