1970s

  • 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 group of boys in casual clothes and shorts gather in a wooded area. Some sit on logs, others stand or crouch, surrounded by trees and sunlight, appearing to be at a camp or outdoor activity.
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    20 Vintage Photos of Camping Life (1920s-1970s)

    These vintage camping life photos are able to capture the joys of escaping busy cities to take time in nature, dating back to the 1920s.

    People love to embrace camping as a lovely escape from the rush of industrial society. The reality is that people have long loved camping as far back as we can remember. What’s great is that there are plenty of vintage…

  • 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: On the left, a person in 1970s-style clothes, sunglasses, and a wig holds a yellow umbrella outdoors. On the right, a smiling child in a patterned shirt sits holding a trumpet.

    37 Vintage Photos of the Late ’70s

    The late 1970s marked a turning point. Disco lights flashed, bell-bottoms swished, punk sneered from the sidelines, and America caught…

    The late 1970s marked a turning point. Disco lights flashed, bell-bottoms swished, punk sneered from the sidelines, and America caught its breath after a roller-coaster decade. Between gas lines and Star Wars, everyday life felt gritty and glamorous. These 37…

  • 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 competed in both homemade and store-bought karts with engines that…

  • A bearded man and a young girl work together in a car garage. The man hands the girl a tool while standing under a lifted car. Tools are organized in the foreground, and classic cars are visible in the background.
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    17 Jobs from the ’70s Parents Never Should Have Let Their Kids Do

    These 17 risky jobs 70s parents let their kids do will leave you wondering how anyone made it out of childhood in one piece.

    ’70s parents had some questionable parenting tactics. Growing up in the ’70s meant a lot of freedom and a lot of questionable decisions by the adults in charge. Back then, kids weren’t just playing in the yard; they were babysitting…

  • Black-and-white photo of a lively roller skating rink, with a diverse crowd of people watching and dancing. Some are on skates, others stand or cheer, enjoying the energetic atmosphere under neon lights.
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    20 Vintage Photos of the 1970s Disco Era

    The 1970s is commonly referred to as the golden era of disco. These vintage '70s disco photos are able to transport you to that time.

    The 1970s disco era was one that truly dazzled with an explosion of music, dance, and iconic styles. It provided a special time where people were able to come together…

  • A young woman in traditional dress sits on grass, smiling at the camera. Children and adults, some in costumes, stand and hold hands in a circle in the background at an outdoor event.
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    25 Vintage Photos from 1970s Summers

    These images capture the nostalgic spirit of the 1970s summer. It was a time flooded by good vibes. Take a step back in time and enjoy it.

    These timeless images evoke a sense of history and charm, and also capture the essence of summer during the 1970s. This collection of 25 vintage 1970s summer photos offers a…

  • Two people seated in armchairs play a vintage video game on a black-and-white television, each holding a wired controller. The TV screen displays a simple game resembling Pong with white paddles and a square ball.
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    20 Things You’d Instantly Recognize from the ’70s

    It's always fun to take a look back in time and immerse yourself in past decades. These photos of '70s trends pay homage to a bygone era.

    It’s quite easy to close your eyes and then picture the shag-carpeted living room wherein lava lamps glowed and a bright green fridge hummed away in the kitchen. If that…

  • A woman in a white tank top and jeans sits on the ground by a teal van, holding a wrench. Tools, bolts, and a can of Coca-Cola are scattered nearby. She appears relaxed, with long hair and boots.
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    35 Vintage Photos From 50 Years Ago That Put Time in Perspective

    It's always fun to take a stroll down nostalgia lane. These 35 vintage photos from 50 years ago help accomplish that like none other.

    Fifty years have come and gone since the series of throwback moments that are capture in these snapshots from the past. It is wild to take pause and reflect just…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Split image: On the left, a crowded shopping mall entrance with "EATON'S" sign; on the right, a tall sign reading "SUNSHINE MALL" with a sun logo and store hours listed below.
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    18 Photos That Capture 1970s Mall Life

    Step inside 18 throwback photos that reveal the fashion, food courts, and neon vibes of 1970s shopping malls across North America.

    Stepping back into a shopping mall in the electric decade of the 1970s was like entering a completely different world. You had your earth-toned department stores, neon-lit arcades, and the…

  • Split image: On the left, a smiling family of three stands in front of a suburban house; on the right, two people fish by a calm lake, one seated, one standing, with trees and water in the background.
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    20 Signs You Grew Up In A Small Town In The ’70s

    Relive rural life in the 1970s with 20 unmistakable small-town memories — from butter churning to pickup-bed joyrides.

    Growing up in a small town during the 1970s meant living a life that was simple, grounded, and deeply connected to the people around you. Kids spent their days outside,…

  • Left: Woman in a yellow outfit sits on a bicycle, using a public payphone on a sunny street. Right: Two young women in vintage clothing sit in a classroom, taking notes in large binders among other students.
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    15 Things Every ’70s College Student Seemed to Do

    College life back in the ’70s was a whole unique world of its own. It was amplified by free-spirited adventures,…

    College life back in the ’70s was a whole unique world of its own. It was amplified by free-spirited adventures, numerous social movements, and also this overriding sense of rebellion…

  • Split-screen image: On the left, a close-up of a handheld waterful ring-toss toy. On the right, a vintage can of Nestle Quik artificial strawberry flavor mix featuring a cartoon bunny with a straw.
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    20 Pics and Memes That Capture the Electric Spirit of the 1970s

    From platform shoes to Pong consoles, these 20 photos and memes channel the neon buzz, protests, and pop culture that defined the 1970s.

    Bell-bottoms, lava lamps, and a little thing called Pong—the seventies cranked pop culture to eleven and never looked back. The 20 pics and memes below bottle that neon buzz, from…

  • Split image: Left side shows people sunbathing and relaxing under colorful umbrellas on a crowded beach; right side shows a group of young people in swimsuits posing with surfboards and a white car by the ocean.

    20 Vintage Beach Photos That Show Summer Was Better In the Seventies

    Step back to the 1970s with vintage beach photos that show just how fun, free, and sun-soaked summer used to be.

    There’s something about summer in the seventies that just hits different. Before smartphones and selfies, summer wasn’t curated; it was lived. It was sand sticking to sunburnt shoulders, the smell…

  • Left: Three children sit in the back of a car with an adult standing beside, parked near a house. Right: A woman stands by a road with a backpack, hitchhiking with her thumb out.
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    14 Things Parents Let Their Kids Do In The ’70s That Are Unthinkable Today

    From riding without seat belts to playing with real-looking toy guns, these 14 things kids did in the 1970s would raise eyebrows today.

    Back in the ’70s, parenting looked a whole lot different than what it does today. It was a time of shag carpets, rotary phones, and a whole lot more freedom,…