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  • Three women in stylish 1920s dresses and hats walk down a city sidewalk. One holds a ukulele, another adjusts her hat, and the third carries a handbag. The background shows blurred buildings and pedestrians.

    These 32 Photos Are Like a Time Machine to 1922

    Take a look at these photos that depict the wild year that was 1922. After all, they didn't call them the Roaring Twenties for no reason.

    They didn’t call them the Roaring Twenties for no reason. Though still recovering from the ravages of World War I, 1922 was a year that saw ordinary folks turn hardship into celebration. Jazz spilled out of dance halls, silent films…

  • The image is split: on the left, two men in suits sit at a table outside a tent; on the right, a woman in traditional embroidered dress holds a bundle of wheat.

    24 Colorized Photos That Bring the 1800s to Life

    From Abraham Lincoln making plans in his tent to lumberjacks and farmers, these colorized pictures show what the 1800s looked like.

    Color photography didn’t become more widely available until the 1930s, and photography in general wasn’t all that common until the late 1800s. Because of their obsolete nature, colorized photos from that era are among the closest things we have to traveling…

  • Split image: Left side shows a pink castle decorated with candy and "25" for Disneyland's 25th anniversary. Right side shows children meeting costumed characters, including Snow White and dwarfs, with balloons in the background.

    27 Throwback Photos of Disney World Over the Years

    Explore the most magical place on Earth with these vintage photos that capture Disney World through the decades.

    Since opening its gates in 1971, Disney World has become a living scrapbook of American nostalgia. The ‘70s brought the charm of the Carousel of Progress and the space-age thrills of Space Mountain, while the ‘80s and ‘90s saw Mickey’s…

  • Split image: On the left, a vendor stands by a street food stall with colorful flags, Pepsi crates, and a young boy. On the right, a man and child sit in a classic convertible car in heavy city traffic.

    20 Throwback Photos That Capture New York City in the ’60s

    Step back into a bustling 1960s New York City with these everyday moments that tell the story of a city in motion.

    There’s something magnetic about New York City in the 1960s — a mix of grit, style, and restless energy that defined the era and left its mark on every sidewalk and street corner. It was a time of sweeping change,…

  • 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.

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

  • Split image: On the left, five WWI-era soldiers in gray uniforms and helmets pose amid rubble. On the right, two soldiers in tan uniforms crouch in a green field aiming a machine gun. Both scenes are in color.

    21 Colorized Photos Depicting the Reality of World War I

    These colorized photos of World War I show why the Great War was one of the most consequential and devastating chapters in history.

    Most people see World War I through grainy black-and-white photographs. But with restored and colorized images, we’re able to see a new side of the war: Faces of young soldiers paralyzed with fear, mud-soaked trenches, and the small pockets of…

  • A classic white 1966 Ford Mustang convertible with two people inside drives on a country road, surrounded by green hills and trees under a clear sky.

    20 Vintage Photos of Classic Ford Cars From the 1960s

    From the unveiling of the Ford Mustang to families piling in Country Squires, these vintage photos show what 1960s Ford cars were like.

    The Galaxie scratched the itch for chrome fanatics. The Country Squire served families a ride to fit all the kids. The Fairlane was classy and suave all at the same…

  • Split image: On the left, people in a rowboat navigate a flooded city street with cars and shops in the background. On the right, a group of boys intently watch a game, leaning over a surface and looking focused.

    A Glimpse Into the Past: 35 Striking Photos That Capture 1937

    Take a look through these heartwarming and powerful photos from 1937, a time filled with both hardship and simple pleasures.

    From the glamour of swing-era fashion to the lingering shadows of the Great Depression, 1937 was a year caught between uncertainty and hope for the future. Though tension was already…

  • Black-and-white split image: left, four people laughing and lounging together in a train compartment; right, a woman with light hair and sunglasses leans over a seat, smiling widely or laughing.

    12 Retro Photos That Show Musicians Living That Tour Bus Life

    Take a look at these vintage photos offering a glimpse into the tour bus life of world-famous musicians from decades past.

    Life on the road for musicians is never as glamorous as it seems. Cramped quarters and long days relegated to seats or bunks make for plenty of dull moments. But…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…