I'm completely absorbed by Peter Guralnick's definitive, two-part biography of Elvis Presley: 'Last Train To Memphis' and 'Careless Love.' Meticulously researched, this is a compelling mix of history, myth-busting, and, of course, some timeless music. Mark Billingham absorbbiographybust share on social
Throughout its history, Islam has borrowed and adapted from other civilizations, both ancient and modern. Shereen El Feki adaptancientborrow Change image and share on social
As a former English major, I have always been fascinated by the connections between literature and history. Nathaniel Philbrick connectionenglishfascinate Change image and share on social
Imagine a part of the U.S.A., from which the U.S.A. started - where is the cradle of your history? This is Kosovo for Serbia. Novak Djokovic cradlehistoryimagine Change image and share on social
I went to the University of Toronto to study the history and theory of film, in the back of my mind thinking I'd go to NYU film school and see if I could make a career of it. Tom Rachman backcareerfilm Change image and share on social
Haiti was founded by African slaves who rose against their European masters, had a revolution, and created a new state. There is no other such event in Western history. Madison Smartt Bell africancreateeuropean Change image and share on social
Violence is a part of America. I don't want to single out rap music. Let's be honest. America's the most violent country in the history of the world, that's just the way it is. We're all affected by it. Spike Lee affectamericacountry share on social
The fall of the Berlin Wall makes for nice pictures. But it all started in the shipyards. Lech Walesa berlinfallmake Change image and share on social
History opens up new worlds to film-makers all the time. Steven Spielberg filmhistorymaker Change image and share on social
