Nov 25, 2025 · In 1937, about ten years after talking movies had ended the era of silent film, LIFE magazine—then in its second year of existence—decided to shine a spotlight on the people who …

Explore 1960s within the LIFE photography vault, one of the most prestigious & privately held archives from the US & around the World.

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 Plains, Georgia, on …

LIFE magazine was fortunate enough to visit Cabo Blanco in 1959, when the club was still in its heyday. Staff photographer Frank Schershel captured the fisherman out at sea and along the shore.

The photos by George Silk capture that world in vivid color, and Moser’s words bring to life the characters trying to make a life in the Outback. One cattle rancher, Bill Waudby, talked about the dry …

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

LIFE Magazine shares historical photos of the New York City subway from the 20th century.

LIFE described the planning of the wedding as “a full-time job,” and Leen documented all that went into it. That included the dress shopping, the cake selection, the addressing of the invitations, and more.

So when Loren and Mastriano co-starred in the romantic comedy “ Marriage Italian Style,” LIFE dispatched photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt —who had already taken so many great photos …

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