From the rise of the personal computer to the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 1980s were a time of great change. The decade saw the birth of the MTV generation, the heyday of the cassette tape, and the dawn of the era of excess. It was a time of big hair, bigger personalities, and an even bigger appetite for consumerism.
The 1980s were also a time of great social and cultural upheaval. The Cold War was still raging, and the threat of nuclear war hung over the world like a specter. But amidst all this turmoil, people found solace in the escapism of music, movies, and television.
And so, we invite you to join us on a journey through the highs and lows of the 1980s. Explore the technology, music, and culture of this fascinating decade.
Dive into the world of technology and see how it changed everything.
Blast back to the era of mixtapes and discover the music that defined the decade.
Experience the radical world of 80s culture, from Pacmen to punk rock.