1970s

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    11 Photos That Capture Childhood in the ’70s

    Take a look at these photos that showcase being a kid in the 1970s, and how cheap and resourceful it was compared to today.

  • These 32 Photos Will Instantly Take You Back to 1976

    The year 1976 wasn’t just a celebration of America’s 200th birthday. It was a full-blown cultural mixtape, blasting everything from disco hits to rodeo anthems. The women grew their hair long, everyone had a crush on Farrah Fawcett, and if…

  • Split image: On the left, a woman in a pink dress smiles beside a man in a black jacket. On the right, a performer jumps mid-air on stage before a large cheering crowd.

    29 Photos That’ll Take You Back to 1978

    Whether it was disco beats dominating dance parties, shag carpeting that was somehow still in style, or fashion choices that were sure to turn heads (hello, sparkly sequins and ultra-wide bell-bottoms), 1978 was a year that wasn’t afraid to be…

  • A woman with very long blonde hair roller skates outdoors among balloons, while a man in a shiny gold jumpsuit poses against a blue background.

    15 Retro Photos That Capture the Pure Energy of the Disco Era

    Mirrored balls spun. Platforms clacked. The bassline thumped like a heartbeat across neon-lit dance floors. In the late 1970s, disco was an entire movement. Born in underground clubs and fueled by liberation and excess, disco exploded into the mainstream with…

  • Split image: On the left, a young man with shaggy hair wears a pinstripe jacket in a crowd. On the right, two women sit barefoot and relaxed in the back of a pickup truck on a city street at dusk.

    32 Throwback Photos From the Early 1970s

    From flared pants and feathered hair to muscle cars and anti-war protests, the early ’70s were a time of cultural shakeups and clashing ideals. In America, you could hear and see the tension as raised fists and rally cries over…

  • An elderly man and a young boy look at old photographs together at a wooden dining table, with more photos spread out in front of them. Sunlight filters through lace curtains in the background.
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    10 Beloved Family Traditions From the ’70s That Are Long Gone

    From dining at the kids’ table to visiting Grandma’s house every Sunday for dinner, these 1970s family traditions defined the decade.

  • 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

    From Indiana and Iowa to Michigan and Illinois, these vintage photos capture what the American Midwest looked like in the 1970s.

  • Left: Vintage McDonald’s menu board with old prices. Right: Two smiling women in red and white striped McDonald’s uniforms stand side by side inside a restaurant.

    These 19 Photos of McDonald’s in the ’70s Are a Serious Blast From the Past

    McDonald’s in the 1970s had a faux flower, red brick vibe that we miss tremendously when visiting the sleek, tech-forward chains of today. So why don’t we take a trip…

  • Two women in 1970s attire sit on the hood of a colorful, striped muscle car parked on a suburban street, with houses, trees, and another parked car visible in the background.

    15 Photos of Summer Vacation in the ’70s

    Summer in the ‘70s was a whole different vibe: Bare feet on hot pavement, melted popsicles, and parents who didn’t really know where you were till the streetlights came on.…

  • A living room with red carpet, a floral-patterned sofa, yellow armchair, white tufted chair, two side tables with lamps, a square abstract painting, yellow curtains, and a potted plant.

    12 Things Every Middle-Class Home Had in the ’70s

    Visit a middle-class home in the ’70s and you’d be guaranteed to find at least a few specific items: shag carpeting, wood-paneled walls, and plenty of avocado green appliances. Sure,…

  • Left: A mood ring on a card with color meanings, such as blue for calm and green for relaxed. Right: A vintage Rival Crock-Pot slow-cooker with a cookbook and various brochures beside it.

    11 Popular Products From the 1970s

    Back when everything was cool beans and copacetic, things like easy dinner alternatives, simple toys, and funky fashion were incredibly popular. The 1970s holds some of the best nostalgic products,…