After two world wars, the collapse of fascism, nazism, communism and colonialism and the end of the cold war, humanity has entered a new phase of its history. Hans Kung coldcollapsecolonialism Change image and share on social
The most superficial student of Roman history must be struck by the extraordinary degree in which the fortunes of the republic were affected by the presence of foreigners, under different names, on her soil. Henry James Sumner Maine affectdegreeextraordinary share on social
Indeed, the night sky is the part of our environment that's been common to all cultures throughout human history. All have gazed up at the 'vault of heaven' and interpreted it in their own way. Martin Rees commoncultureenvironment Change image and share on social
I am not a fan of historical fiction that is sloppy in its research or is dishonest about the real history. Kate Mosse dishonestfanfiction Change image and share on social
People just want to hear some common sense... and I bring to bear the experience in local government and state government and national government - I was the first woman in history on the Senate Finance Committee - not to mention the diplomatic international experience. Carol Moseley Braun bearbringcommittee share on social
I believe very strongly, and have fought since many years ago - at least over 30 years ago - to get architecture not just within schools, but architecture talked about under history, geography, science, technology, art. Richard Rogers agoarchitectureart share on social
Over the course of history, many Jews have ultimately embraced Christianity - some forcibly, some in order to advance in non-Jewish society, some out of wholehearted belief. Meir Soloveichik advancebeliefchristianity Change image and share on social
The Iranian people are known for adhering to their undertakings. We have been tested by history. We're an old civilization. We've been tested by history. We haven't aggressed upon any country for 250 years. This is a history that I'm proud of. Mohammad Javad Zarif adhereaggresscivilization share on social
For too much of history, we've viewed the world's precious resources - both environmental and human - as things to extract, to make the most of in order to maximize their potential. Jacqueline Novogratz environmentalextracthave Change image and share on social
I'm a smart guy, I know the history of this issue and why people care about it. Gregg Easterbrook careguyhistory Change image and share on social