Albert Camus: Intellectual Titan

In 1968 LIFE magazine summed up the appeal of French philosopher and author Albert Camus with a single sentence: “Camus…

The best toddler books for little bookworms

Whether you’re looking for a gift for a little one, or just something to make bedtime run a bit more…

Newborn essentials checklist: what you actually need for your first baby

Let’s be honest, preparing for a baby can feel like wading through a mountain of “must-haves.” But what do you…

Finding Comfort in Pregnancy: My Must Have Self-care Products

Let’s be real, the first trimester is… intense. From the moment that little line appeared on the test, my body…

The Work of Evelyn Floret, a Master of Intimate Portraits

Evelyn Floret’s most outstanding trait as a photographer may well have been her ability to put her subjects at ease.…

Ella Fitzgerald: The First Lady of Song

Ella Fitzgerald has been described as “perhaps the quintessential jazz singer.” This live performance of “Let’s Do It (Let’s Fall…

Meet Lady Wonder, the Psychic Horse Who Appeared Twice in LIFE

The story of Lady Wonder began in 1925, when her owner, Mrs. Claudia Fonda of Richmond, Va., noticed that the…

Before Moo Deng: Little Hippos in LIFE

Hippos are the third largest mammal on the planet, behind only the elephant and the white rhino. But there is…

The First Beagles Whose Ears LBJ Just Had to Tug

Early in his first term as president, Lyndon B. Johnson found himself caught up in a scandal involving his family’s…

Savvy ways to stay warm at home without paying more for heating bills

With the colder weather creeping in and the cost of energy bills rising, we’ve taken a look at the best…