'Upstairs Downstairs' and 'Downton Abbey' appeal to people because they're about our history, they look so beautiful, are written by amazing writers and have high production values. Keeley Hawes abbeyamazeappeal Change image and share on social
Through the wholesale destruction of the representatives of a class that from the beginning of history had been the directing and creative force in civilization, a process began which was almost mechanical. Ralph Adams Cram begincivilizationclass share on social
I had this 'War and Peace' thing of wanting to experience war as a kind of incredible human enterprise. I even applied to Officer Candidate School. Then the practical side of me kicked in and I thought, 'I really don't want to get drafted.' So I went down to the physical and checked every psychological disorder and drug on the medical history form. Harold Ramis applycandidatecheck share on social
My family history, like that of many Polish, German and Jewish families from Central Europe in the 20th century, is complex. Donald Tusk 20thcentralcentury Change image and share on social
Throughout history, ambassadors have always been symbolic incarnations of the sovereignty of their nations and the dignity of their leaders. Camille Paglia ambassadordignityhistory Change image and share on social
The history of all countries shows that the working class exclusively by its own effort is able to develop only trade-union consciousness. Vladimir Lenin classconsciousnesscountry Change image and share on social
New York has an amazing history of farming and fishing that goes right back to the Pilgrim Fathers. At its core are the four seasons, which are distinct, well-established and similar to those in Lyon, where my family lives: when it's snowing in New York, a week later it will be snowing there. Daniel Boulud amazebackcore share on social
The original home of the Aryan race appears to have been somewhere among the mountains and lofty table-lands of Central Asia. The word 'Arya,' meaning the high or the excellent, indicates their superiority over the neighboring races long before the beginning of history. Bayard Taylor appeararyaaryan share on social
Understanding the long, sordid history of gun control in America is key to understanding the dangers of disarming. Niger Innis americacontroldanger Change image and share on social
I'd read up on the history of our country and I'd become fascinated with the story of the Alamo. To me it represented the fight for freedom, not just in America, but in all countries. John Wayne alamoamericacountry Change image and share on social