I see history as really cyclical in terms of the intense idealism and the desire to create a better life outside of societal norms. In America, possibly because of whatever the American dream is, this happens over and over again. These eras repeat. Lauren Groff americaamericancreate share on social
The dramatic modernization of the Asian economies ranks alongside the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution as one of the most important developments in economic history. Lawrence Summers alongsideasiandevelopment Change image and share on social
I am interested in people living in the margins of society, and I do have a mission to tell the stories of women of colour in particular. I feel we've been present throughout history, but our voices have been neglected. Lynn Nottage colourfeelhave share on social
The reason I moved to Nashville was because I was reading biographies of a lot of my country music heroes, and I thought it would be better to actually go where the history was, as opposed to just reading about it. Lindi Ortega biographycountryhero share on social
Asking the author of historical novels to teach you about history is like expecting the composer of a melody to provide answers about radio transmission. Lion Feuchtwanger answerauthorcomposer Change image and share on social
The only thing that interests me is history - reviewing the past and making something out of it. Leon Redbone historyinterestmake Change image and share on social
Winning and making history is something you can't buy. Me? I'm a guy who loves history. When I'm 60 or 70, I don't want to be remembered for the money I make. I want to be in the history books. LaMarr Woodley bookbuyguy Change image and share on social
When you look back in history and see other fighters coming back, it's never really been good for them. Lennox Lewis backcomefighter Change image and share on social
As Africans Americans we often think about the tragic stories associated with our lineage, but there are a lot of triumphs. Traveling helps you learn about other aspects of our history, like the story of Christ the Redeemer. It's empowering and inspiring. Laz Alonso africanamericanaspect share on social
To see the faces and hear the voices of victims of the Holocaust - one of the darkest chapters in history - was an experience I will never forget. Larry Hogan chapterdarkexperience Change image and share on social