When you think back in history about producers and artists or writers who've had good synergy, a lot of times they date, or they're married, or there's a friendship and a kinship. Solange Knowles artistbackdate Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, I loved history because history to me was a big story. Roy Conli bighistorykid Change image and share on social
Remembering the loss of those Irishmen from all parts of the island who were sent to their deaths in the imperialist slaughter of the First World War is crucial to understanding our history. It is also important to recognise the special significance in which the Battle of the Somme and the First World War is held. Martin McGuinness battlecrucialdeath share on social
The history of Israel-Palestine conflict cannot be understood without its underlying emotional meanders. The emotional frameworks of the loss of Palestine for the Arab-Islamic world touched deep scars that go back to the Crusades, symbolizing a proof of Arab-Islamic decay, political impotence, and perceived (British/French) betrayal and antagonism. Nayef Al-Rodhan arabbetrayalbritish share on social
The House of Representatives has never sued a sitting president in all of U.S. history. Nancy Pelosi historyhousepresident Change image and share on social
History is the transformation of tumultuous conquerors into silent footnotes. Paul Eldridge conquerorfootnotehistory Change image and share on social
I think what I would really most like to write about is palm trees and bougainvillea and hummingbirds. I would like to go into the desert and write about salamanders and the Grand Canyon, but history keeps rupturing my experience because politics are everywhere. Robin Coste Lewis bougainvilleacanyondesert share on social
One could write a history of science in reverse by assembling the solemn pronouncements of highest authority about what could not be done and could never happen. Robert A. Heinlein assembleauthorityhappen Change image and share on social
What I did do a lot as a child was read, and I particularly remember reading all the 'Hardy Boys' books, a set of history books called the 'Landmark Books,' and a series of science books called the 'All About Books.' Martin Chalfie bookboycall share on social
My individual way of taking on the burdens of history has changed. I don't think of them only as burdens; I think they are honorable. Margo Jefferson burdenchangehistory Change image and share on social