Without philosophy, history is always for me dead and dumb. Ferdinand Christian Baur deaddumbhistory Change image and share on social
My generation of bossy, confident, baby-boom women were something brand new in history. Our energy and assertiveness weren't created by Betty Friedan, unknown before her 1963 book, or by Gloria Steinem, whose political activism, as even the Lifetime profile admitted, did not begin until 1969. Camille Paglia activismadmitassertiveness share on social
Our liberal, New York/Washington-based media would never in a million years put Liberal Godfather Ted Kennedy on the spot about his clan's bad behavior, to whose lurid history he himself has contributed so much. Camille Paglia badbasebehavior share on social
President Obama is a gifted politician. He is gifted with rhetoric virtuosity. He is gifted with the ability to lie directly to camera without blinking. And he is gifted with some of the most incompetent conservative opposition in the history of the country. Ben Shapiro abilityblinkcamera share on social
If America wants to retain its position as a global power, its president must listen to the people and show strong leadership at this turning point in human history. David Suzuki americaglobalhistory Change image and share on social
In the spring of 1957, Mickey Mantle was the king of New York. He had the Triple Crown to prove it, having become only the 12th player in history to earn baseball's gaudiest jewel. In 1956, he had finally fulfilled the promise of his promise, batting .353, with 52 homers and 130 RBIs. Everybody loved Mickey. Jane Leavy 12thbaseballbat share on social
Music is part of history, and our history has lessons that cannot be separated from our greatest music. Mstislav Rostropovich greathistorylesson Change image and share on social
The audiences are there as a result of my history with the band but also as a result of my being able to reach people with a tune. Bruce Springsteen audiencebandhistory Change image and share on social
Why climb? That's a question that baffles me. It perplexes me. I really asked that a lot on Everest. I can't justify it. I can't say it's for a good cause. All I can say is look at the history of exploration: it's full of vainglorious pursuits. Jon Krakauer askbaffleclimb share on social
Rooted in the word 'history' is 'story.' And America's story is exceptional. It's amazing. Younger students should learn that we have always been and continue to be a land of immigrants - a land committed to bold new ideas. Heidi Hayes Jacobs amazeamericabold share on social