1970s

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 roof off Madison Square Garden to David Bowie’s otherworldly farewell…

  • 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

    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 big screen. Whether it’s the gritty energy of an action…

  • 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.

  • 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

    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 candy. Back then, nothing mattered more than the thrill of…

  • 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

    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

    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

    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 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

    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. 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

    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

    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…

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    16 Dishes From the 1970s That We Can’t Forget

    The ’70s were a time of bold culinary experimentation, where dinner parties and special occasions often featured dishes rooted in sophistication and flair. From the iconic quiche Lorraine to opulent…

  • 18 Photos That Perfectly Capture London in the ’70s

    London in the 1970s was bold, unpredictable, and bursting with change. The city buzzed with energy from the rumble of political protests to the screech of punk rock pouring out…

  • 17 Bold Cars From the 1970s That Turned Heads

    The 1970s weren’t just about disco and bell-bottoms. It was a golden era for cars, particularly luxury cars, machines that didn’t just get you from point A to point B…

  • These 35 Photos From 1971 Will Spark Major Nostalgia

    From bell-bottoms swishing down sidewalks to the space race heating up, 1971 was a year that witnessed both quiet and major moments. Across America, anti-Vietnam protests filled the streets, music…