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  • 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…

  • A woman and a man in dark glasses and a bow tie sit at a desk in a book-filled room, with posters promoting “Ulysses” and other books visible in the background.

    16 Vintage Photos of Literary Giants Just Living Their Lives

    From Agatha Christie working as a nurse to Mark Twain reading to his kids, these vintage photos show famous authors in real life.

    “In order to write about life, you must live it.” Ernest Hemingway made a profound point with that quote. Some of the greatest minds in literature, from Tolstoy to Tolkien, — were able to create such brilliant stories because of…

  • A group of boys and young men gather around a vintage car with a broken front wheel on a city street in front of a large building. The scene appears to be from the early 20th century.

    Step Into the Roaring Twenties With These Stunning Colorized Images

    From speakeasies to street parades, these colorized photos of 1920s America bring the Roaring Twenties back to life.

    There’s a special kind of magic in seeing the 1920s brought to life through restored, colorized photos. Suddenly, the energy and excitement of the Jazz Age feel more palpable as flapper dresses shine brighter, bootleg booze flows freely, and streets…

  • A vintage black-and-white photo shows a man driving an old-fashioned convertible car filled with at least twelve smiling children, seated close together. The car is on a dirt road with grass and trees nearby.

    Life in a Full House: 20 Vintage Photos of Incredibly Big Families

    Discover portraits that capture the joy (and chaos) of large families, from the late 1800s all the way to the present.

    There’s something both heart-warming and downright impressive about enormous families. In photos, parents and children from these households spill out across the frame in rows that seem to go on forever. Whether it was due to faith, traditional norms, or…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…