1970s

  • 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

    From slapping together PB&J sandwiches to making Christmas magical, these pictures show what parenting was like in the '70s.

    Parenting today is a far cry from what moms and dads experienced in the ’70s. These days, kids are distracted with iPads, Netflix, social media, and all kinds of technology and social trends that didn’t exist during the seventies. In…

  • 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

    From camping trips to motorcycle rides, these vintage photos capture the dedication and charm of a typical 1970s dad.

    They wore tall socks, short shorts, and had mustaches that were a thing of beauty. Oh, and they could turn any moment into a dad moment. From camping trips to motorcycle rides, these photos capture the charm of the typical…

  • 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

    Take a look at the 1970s mafia through these photos, from the rise of John Gotti to the dramatic downfall of Crazy Joe Gallo.

    The 1970s were a time of power, excess, and bloodshed for the Mafia. The Five Families ruled New York with an iron fist, while casinos (and even storefronts) in major cities like Las Vegas and Chicago served as money laundering…

  • 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

    These powerful 1979 photos capture the fashion, the faces, and the quiet chaos of a world on the verge of change.

    In 1979, the world was on the precipice of change. It was the year that the Walkman made listening to your favorite tunes on the go possible, Margaret Thatcher took office, and “Apocalypse Now” sold out in minutes. Teenagers were…

  • 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

    From the iconic Farah Fawcett to some familiar faces from "Charlie's Angels," these are the actresses everyone crushed on in the '70s.

    They were in posters on the walls of teenage bedrooms. Their names were the topic of emphatic conversations among friends. Their hair, feathered and voluminous. We’re talking about the big-name actresses who everyone had a crush on in the ’70s,…

  • 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

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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 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

    From bell bottoms and afros to rock n' roll concerts and playing in the streets of New York, these photos show what 1970 was like.

    Leaving the swinging sixties in the rearview, 1970 veered into a new era. The year marked the beginning of a decade chock-full of political scandals, iconic music, the rise of…

  • 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

    These vintage photos of Halloween in the ’70s capture the magic, mischief, and eerie charm of trick-or-treating in a simpler time.

    Halloween in the ’70s was a whole vibe. Long before smartphones and GPS, parents let their kids roam the streets after dark in search of adventure, and, of course, more…

  • 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

    From the launch of Apple II to the rise of punk rock, these 1977 photos take us back to a year packed with energy and style.

    The bell bottoms were wide, the beats were funky, and the world was fast a-changin.’ 1977 was a year of bold moves — a time when disco fever burned hot,…

  • 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

    From now-obsolete breakfast cereals to nostalgic frozen TV dinners, these 1970s food ads are a blast from the past.

    Food ads in the 1970s were wordy, colorful, and descriptive. The ads didn’t just showcase a product, they showed consumers how to elevate it. Everything was straightforward, so no one…

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

    Take a look at these 1970s ads that not only promoted everyday items, but also mirrored societal trends and aesthetics of the time.

    The 1970s were a groovy decade for advertising, complete with bright colors, catchy slogans, and quirky images. From retro campaigns for Coca-Cola and Bic razors to eccentric (and downright creepy)…

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

    In the 1970s, fast-food restaurants leaned into bold colors, patterns, and plenty of wood paneling, as seen in these photos.

    In the 1970s, fast-food restaurants had a look and feel all their own, marked by bold earth tones, wood paneling, and retro fonts. Golden arches glowed against warm brick and…

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

    From high school meetups to teens hanging out in the neighborhood on summer days, these vintage photos show teenage life in the 1970s.

    Today’s teenagers live in a world that never shuts off — phones buzzing with group chats and social media notifications, every thought documented in real time. Trends rise and die…

  • 17 Photos That Capture the NFL in the ’70s

    Football in the ’70s had a different kind of energy. These vintage pictures offer a glimpse into one of the NFL's earliest eras.

    Football in the ’70s had a different kind of energy. The game was rougher, the hits were harder, and the rivalries ran deep. Fans packed into living rooms with rabbit-ear…

  • 20 Retro Photos That Capture Hitchhiking’s Heyday in the ’70s and ’80s

    Scroll through these vintage photos that capture the spirit of hitchhiking, when each ride held the promise of an unforgettable story.

    Hitchhiking in the ’70s and ’80s were more than just a way to get around; for many, it was a rite of passage. With backpacks slung over shoulders and thumbs…

  • 20 Vintage Photos of Surf Culture in the ’60s and ’70s

    These 20 vintage photos of surf culture in the '60s and '70s bring back the thrill of surfing’s golden era in America and beyond.

    From sun-bleached hair to salt-crusted skin, surf culture in the ’60s and ’70s was as much about the lifestyle as it was about the waves. Beaches were alive with the…