1960s

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    20 Things ‘60s Parents Let Their Kids Do That Wouldn’t Fly Today

    From riding in cars with no seatbelts to playing unsupervised for hours — see what '60s parents let kids do that would raise eyebrows today.

    It was a freer, looser time when children played with firecrackers, rode bikes without helmets, and drank sugary sodas by the gallon. It might sound unbelievable now, but for many, it was just a normal childhood. Here are 20 things…

  • A family sits at a picnic table eating by a lake, while a green station wagon with its trunk open, revealing bags and boxes inside, is parked on a rocky shore under a cloudy sky.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Station Wagons from the 1960s-1970s

    These vintage 1960s and 1970s station wagon photos are able to take you back to an era when the station wagon dominated family outings.

    Long before there were SUVs and minivans dominated the roads, the station wagon stood as the unrivaled, quintessential family vehicle. With their wood-paneled sides, their roomy back seats, and their rear-facing third rows, station wagons really were built for all…

  • A person wearing shorts and a headscarf is lifted off the ground by sitting on the tusks of a large African elephant, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Safari Trips in the late 1900s

    Explore 20 vintage photos of safari trips that reveal the adventure, wildlife, and style of early 20th-century expeditions into the wild.

    There was a time when safaris weren’t just vacations, they were grand adventures. In the late 1900s, traveling through the African wilderness meant loading up a rugged Land Rover, packing a camera, and heading into landscapes that felt untouched and…

  • A man leans over to look inside a shiny black 1960s Ford Mustang on display indoors, while other people stand nearby and posters are visible in the background.
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    21 Vintage Photos of People’s Cars and Bikes in the Sixties

    These vintage 1960s cars and bikes photos are able to transport you back in time to when people had more love than ever for their rides.

    The sixties were a time when the world was dominated by candy-colored convertibles cruising sprawling neon city strips, as well as many trusty bicycles and motorcycles that allowed people to get around impeccably. These 21 vintage photos can capture a…

  • Two children play-fight with toy swords and shields on a city sidewalk. One child wears a t-shirt and jeans; the other wears a cap, t-shirt, and shorts. Parked cars and apartment buildings are in the background.
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    20 Vintage Photos of New York City in the Summer

    New York City is one of the most sought after destinations when summer arrives. Take a step back in time to vintage NYC with these photos.

    New York City in the summertime has always possessed its own unique rhythm. You’ve got the iconic sticky streets, all the open fire hydrants, and the generally electric buzz of people trying to soak up as much sun as they…

  • Split image: Left, a busy city street with pedestrians, cars, and tall buildings with colorful signs. Right, a young couple smiling and embracing in front of a red vintage jeep, greenery in the background.
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    35 Vintage Photos of the Mid-1960s

    It's always a good time to peer back over the past decades to see how much things have changed. These vintage mid-1960s photos hit the spot.

    The mid-1960s were a time marked by bold change, cultural rebellion, and truly unforgettable style. From the civil rights marches, spanning to British Invasion bands and mod fashion, the world was shifting drastically in vibrant and dramatic ways. This collection…

  • A smiling man in military attire sits in a small, black car with painted shark teeth, parked outdoors near a vintage military aircraft.
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    19 Vintage Go-Kart Photos That Are Pure Old-School Cool

    This collection of vintage go-kart photos takes one back in time to a bygone era when go-karts were all the rage. It's wild to see the different kinds.

    Back in the day, America witnessed an explosion of go-kart racing leagues that transformed empty parking lots into makeshift racetracks. Kids, teens, and adults were fueled by weekend freedom and…

  • A black-and-white photo shows a person seated on a stage, facing and addressing a massive crowd of people. Several others sit on the stage beside the main figure, all viewed from behind.
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    19 Wild Things That Happened in the ’60s

    This collection of wild things that happened in the '60s is able to transport you right back in time to a historically disruptive decade.

    It’s an immersive experience to look back and note just how much things have changed. Of the many decades throughout human history, the ’60s were perhaps the most turbulent and…

  • A group of young people in swimsuits gather around a white convertible on a sandy beach, holding surfboards. One person sits on the car playing guitar, while others stand nearby, with the ocean waves in the background.
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    21 Vintage Photos of 1960s-1970s Surf Culture

    The vintage 1960s-1970s photos pay perfect homage to a great era for surfing. To capture the period of time in history, we rounded up some of the most impressive vintage photos.

    This vintage 1960s surf culture photos collection can instantly transport you back to a sun-soaked time in history when “hanging ten” was a rite of passage. You’ll be able to…

  • A group of women stand outdoors in colorful, bold-patterned 1960s fashion, including maxi dresses, a minidress with a visor, and wide-leg pants, against a city backdrop with brick buildings and parked cars.
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    35 Vintage Photos of the 1960s

    It's fun to take a step back in time. These vintage 1960s photos serve to transport you back to an electric bygone era.

    Situated right in between the optimism of post-war times as well as the cultural wake that still waited around the corner, the 1960s were a time ripe for numerous changes.…

  • Seven young women sit on a bench outdoors, dressed in colorful 1960s or 1970s fashion, reading books together on a sunny day.
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    25 Vintage Photos of Pre-Islamic Revolution Iran

    This collection of vintage pre-Islamic Revolution photos, transports you back in time to the 1960s and early 1970s.

    This collection of pre-Islamic Revolution photos of Iran acts as a visual time capsule. It immerses you in a period of history that has undergone significant transformation since the Islamic…

  • Three men wearing white shirts and dark pants dance energetically in unison, smiling. They are outdoors with metal scaffolding and stage equipment in the background.
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    17 Vintage Photos of the 1960s Twist

    Back in the sixties, the dance floor was dominated by the iconic Twist dance. These 1960s Twist dance photos transport you back in time.

    Located within the realm of nostalgia lies a lively collection of 17 vintage photos of the “Twist” dance that took the world by storm in the sixties. These timeless snapshots…

  • A young girl with long blonde hair holds a hammer and looks intently at something out of view. The image is in black and white, and she appears to be focused on an outdoor activity.
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    20 Wild Things Kids Got Away With in the 60s and 70s

    From ding-dong ditch to hitchhiking, discover 20 risky shenanigans ’60s & ’70s kids pulled off—no helmets, no rules, just freedom.

    Growing up in the 60s and 70s was a whole different world compared to today. Kids had a kind of freedom that’s almost unheard of now. You’d leave the house…

  • A black-and-white split image: left side shows a family with two parents and two children in front of a house and vintage car; right side shows three kids smiling inside a classic car parked in a driveway.
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    20 Family Photos from the 1960s That Capture the True Spirit of the ’60s

    Drive-in dinners, Christmas mornings under tinsel-drenched trees, and road-trip pit-stops in a fin-tailed Chevy; the small, everyday joys of the…

    Drive-in dinners, Christmas mornings under tinsel-drenched trees, and road-trip pit-stops in a fin-tailed Chevy; the small, everyday joys of the 1960s often say more than the headline moments. The 20…

  • A woman with platinum blonde hair in a yellow dress smiles at a cheering crowd in a stadium (left) and poses in a blue dress facing the camera with a soft smile (right).
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    15 Colorized Photos of the Hollywood Icon, Jayne Mansfield

    See Jayne Mansfield trade pin-ups for pool-hustling poses and New Year’s glamour in rare colorized photos that reveal 1950s Hollywood glamour.

    Mansfield’s platinum hair and playful wink turned 1950s Hollywood on its head—but seeing her in full colour makes the myth feel human again. The 15 images below swap black-and-white pose…

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    20 Colorized Photos of Hollywood From the 1960s

    The 1960s stand as a time that served as a true golden age for Hollywood. It featured numerous studios that…

    The 1960s stand as a time that served as a true golden age for Hollywood. It featured numerous studios that churned out all kinds of classics and their stars like…

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    20 Things We Used To Do As A Family in the Sixties That Feel Outdated

    Explore 20 family traditions from the sixties that once defined everyday life but now feel outdated in today’s modern world.

    Explore 20 family traditions from the sixties that once defined everyday life but now feel outdated in today’s modern world.

  • A family in vintage clothing plays a board game on the living room floor. Two young girls, a boy, and a man are gathered around the game, while a woman sits nearby holding a record. A doll sits beside the children.

    20 Family Traditions From The ’60s We Rarely Do Anymore

    Explore 20 cherished 1960s family traditions that have faded over time—from Sunday drives to board games, relive these nostalgic practices.

    Family life in the 1960s moved at a much calmer and more unhurried pace. Back then, nobody had cell phones glued to their hands or endless streaming choices pulling their…