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.

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

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

Feb 4, 2026 · LIFE: What would you describe as the distinctive appeal of the LIFE brand of photography? GK: LIFE was particularly great at reflecting the “real life” of its readers right alongside …

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As a weekly magazine LIFE covered it all, with a breadth and open-mindedness that looks especially astounding today, when publications and websites tailor their coverage to ever-narrowing audiences. …

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Anita Ekberg was twenty years old when she first appeared in LIFE magazine. In 1951 the magazine breathlessly introduced this relative unknown model to readers in a story headlined “ Beautiful Maid …