See how fashion, family life, sports, holiday celebrations, media, and other elements of pop culture have changed through the decades.

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 …

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 …

Explore History within the LIFE photography vault, one of the most prestigious & privately held archives from the US & around the World.

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.

3 days ago · In 1948 LIFE was back to report on the latest innovation in the field: mirrored sunglasses. The story reported that “the new glasses can be used as handy make-up mirrors, …

These centuries-old stories and traditions align with what scientists have been discovering–the ocean is better with sharks in it. —— By Courtney Mifsud Intreglia The following is a selection …

Explore the world one picture at a time with these beautiful and inspiring pictures from across the globe - near and far, popular and unknown.

LIFE decided to pay tribute to “this burgeoning romanticism” by dispatching staff photographer NIna Leen to document a particularly lavish wedding, with a focus on all the preparations …

See photographs and read stories about global icons - the actors, athletes, politicians, and community members that make our world come to life.