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  • A retro desert scene featuring an old gas station with a "Cafe" sign. Nearby, a vintage "Roy's Motel Cafe" sign stands tall. Gas prices are displayed, and a dog is present in the foreground under a clear blue sky. Mountains are in the background.
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    19 Vintage Photos of Route 66’s Most Iconic Roadside Motels

    Neon arrows, tepee rooms, and kidney-shaped pools—19 vintage photos spotlight Route 66’s iconic roadside motels and bygone road-trip charm.

    There’s something magically nostalgic when it comes to the classic roadside motels as well as the throwback moments documented through images along the historic Route 66. Route 66 has long…

  • Split image: Left shows two children in a stocked fallout shelter with bunk beds, canned food, and supplies. Right shows a smiling woman sitting atop a shelter entrance with a "Normal Ground Level" sign beside her.

    15 Vintage Photos From the Era of Fallout Shelters

    There was a time back in the day, with an emphasis on the 50s, when the fear of nuclear conflict…

    There was a time back in the day, with an emphasis on the 50s, when the fear of nuclear conflict was so rife that it resulted in the widespread construction…

  • Left: A soldier sits in a trench, writing with a helmet beside him. Right: A soldier leans out of a train, upside down, kissing a woman on the platform while two others support him.

    20 Images From The Korean War (1950-1953)

    The Korean War, one of the most pivotal and harrowing conflicts of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on…

    The Korean War, one of the most pivotal and harrowing conflicts of the 20th century, left an indelible mark on the Korean Peninsula and the world. Between 1950 and 1953,…

  • Left: A woman sits among rubble, wearing a headscarf, drinking from a cup. Right: A man in a white coat carries milk bottles through debris. Both scenes depict post-war destruction.

    20 Images From The London Blitz (1940-1941)

    The London Blitz, spanning from September 1940 to May 1941, remains one of the most harrowing and defining periods in…

    The London Blitz, spanning from September 1940 to May 1941, remains one of the most harrowing and defining periods in British history. As Nazi Germany’s air raids relentlessly pounded the…

  • Left: A vintage photo of a large owl-shaped building with "Hoot Hoot I Scream" above the entrance. Two children and a man stand in the doorway. Right: An old photograph of two women standing outside an ice cream shop with signs, including one for "Ice Cream.

    Scoop up the Past: 20 Vintage Images of Ice Cream Parlors

    There’s something unmistakably timelessly cool about the old-school ice cream shop. They were the kinds of establishments that would instantaneously…

    There’s something unmistakably timelessly cool about the old-school ice cream shop. They were the kinds of establishments that would instantaneously swarm their eager customers with all kinds of delectable aromas…

  • Left: A house covered entirely in thick layers of snow and ice. Right: A black-and-white photo of a person carrying another through a snowstorm, both smiling and wearing winter coats.

    Frozen in Time: 20 Vintage Photos of Blizzards Through History

    Blizzards have been some of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces throughout history. From unexpected snowstorms to epic, record-breaking snowfalls,…

    Blizzards have been some of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces throughout history. From unexpected snowstorms to epic, record-breaking snowfalls, these storms have dramatically shaped lives, communities, and landscapes. The…

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  • Two images side by side. Left: Three boys in 90s fashion, wearing colorful shirts and patterned pants. One holds a skateboard. Right: A woman with voluminous hair holds a Pepsi can, wearing a white tank top, leaning against a Pepsi vending machine.

    90 Pics That Totally Sum Up The Nineties

    The 1990s were an absolutely vibrant decade. MTV, Nickelodeon, Toys R Us, Kmart, Mervyn’s, Super Soakers, Hip-Hop, Grunge, Alternative Rock,…

    The 1990s were an absolutely vibrant decade. MTV, Nickelodeon, Toys R Us, Kmart, Mervyn’s, Super Soakers, Hip-Hop, Grunge, Alternative Rock, neon colors, annoying commercials – it was a strange and…

  • Left: A black-and-white photo of astronauts in jumpsuits and caps exiting a spacecraft with smiling faces. Right: A color photo of an astronaut in a spacesuit standing beside a lunar rover on the moon's surface.

    20 Vintage Photos From NASA and Beyond

    Before the age of ultra-high-definition telescopes and deep-space probes dawned, early space photography was still able to capture the universe…

    Before the age of ultra-high-definition telescopes and deep-space probes dawned, early space photography was still able to capture the universe in its seemingly infinitely complex beauty, as it had never…

  • Left: A model in an ornate, off-shoulder embroidered gown with a full skirt. Right: A vintage black-and-white photo of two women lacing a corset, showcasing fashion from a bygone era.

    20 Absurd Fashion Trends From The Past

    Fashion has always been a fascinating reflection of society’s values, desires, and let’s be honest, its sometimes downright bizarre sense…

    Fashion has always been a fascinating reflection of society’s values, desires, and let’s be honest, its sometimes downright bizarre sense of style. From towering wigs to shoes that could double…

  • Split image: Left shows a soldier with "War is Hell" on his helmet, giving a serious look. Right depicts another soldier standing by a river, holding a rifle, with vegetation and mountains in the background. Both wear military gear.

    The War Years Reimagined: Colorized Photos From the Vietnam War

    The Vietnam War stands as one of the most crazily complex and controversial conflicts of the 20th century. It was…

    The Vietnam War stands as one of the most crazily complex and controversial conflicts of the 20th century. It was defined by extremely intense jungle warfare, overriding political unrest, and…

  • Composite image of historic artifacts: a hand holding a rusted sword, a green glass vessel with intricate inscriptions, and an ornate dagger with its decorated sheath.

    29 Historic Artifacts That Bring the Past to Life

    From Viking rings to ancient tablets and Roman daggers, these 29 fascinating artifacts offer a direct link to the people and stories of the past.

    Some relics are priceless not for their gold but for the fingerprints of history they still carry. From a Viking sun compass that once guided longboats across the North Atlantic…

  • Left: A black-and-white photo of prohibition protesters holding "We Want Beer" signs. Right: Wyatt Earp at age 75, seated in a chair, wearing white clothes in a black-and-white image. Text overlays describe the scenes.
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    39 Photos From 100 Years Ago That Put Time in Perspective

    For any of you who have been reading The Scroller, we’re absolutely obsessed with time. And particularly, the passage of…

    For any of you who have been reading The Scroller, we’re absolutely obsessed with time. And particularly, the passage of time. I was born in the early 80s, which means…