
What 20th Century Life Was Like - LIFE
See how fashion, family life, sports, holiday celebrations, media, and other elements of pop culture have changed through the decades.
Jimmy Carter: A Noble Life
The following is from the introduction to LIFE’s special tribute issue, Jimmy Carter: A Noble Life, which is available online and at newsstands. When James Earl Carter died at his home in …
History Photo Archives - LIFE
Explore History within the LIFE photography vault, one of the most prestigious & privately held archives from the US & around the World.
The 100 Most Important Photos Ever - LIFE
Here are a few selections from LIFE’s new special issue 100 Photographs: The Most Important Pictures Ever and the Stories Behind Them (clockwise from top left) Joe …
Decorate Your Home With LIFE’s Classic Photos
The LIFE store features a curated collection of more than 600 photos, with many of the best-selling images coming from the worlds of movies, music and sports. Many of the most popular …
Albert Camus: Intellectual Titan - LIFE
LIFE’s 1957 story about Camus carried the headline “Action-Packed Intellectual” and began with the note that he “jealously guards his privacy.” But the author relented enough to allow LIFE …
Photographing American History - LIFE
Explore the world one picture at a time with these beautiful and inspiring pictures from across the globe - near and far, popular and unknown.
The Most Iconic Photographs of All Time - LIFE
Experience LIFE's visual record of the 20th century by exploring the most iconic photographs from one of the most famous private photo collections in the world.
The Bohemian Life in Big Sur, 1959
LIFE’s story is richly illustrated with photos by J.R. Eyerman, and to today’s viewer it can be remarkable how stately most the images are. Sure, Eyerman photographed a few skinny …
The Jockey Who Was a Granny (and She Was No Novelty Act, …
The photos by LIFE staff photographer Joe Scherschel show a woman who was truly at home at the track. whether racing horses or hanging out with her family in the stables.