Lady Wonder’s first appearance in LIFE came in 1940, when the magazine, as part of a larger story on ESP, related the history of the horse but also reported that it had lost its extra-sensory …

6 days ago · LIFE declared bandleader Lawrence Welk “the most popular musician in U.S. history” based on TV viewership, record sales and the fees he earned for appearances with …

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.

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.

The giant billfish were gone, and so were the tourists. LIFE magazine was fortunate enough to visit Cabo Blanco in 1959, when the club was still in its heyday. Staff photographer Frank …

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 …

The world is watching to see where Leo takes the See of Rome and the millions who look to it for guidance and, ultimately, salvation. Here are a selection of photos from LIFE’s new special …

The musical Jesus Christ Superstar began its life as a 1970 concept album by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice before becoming a 1971 stage show and then a 1973 movie.

LIFE staff photographer Francis Miller was given great access to Him and Her, and he came to the White House prepared to make the most of it. An animal lover himself, Miller brought a full …