The creative act is not pure. History evidences it. Sociology extracts it. The writer loses Eden, writes to be read and comes to realize that he is answerable. Nadine Gordimer actanswerablecreative Change image and share on social
The biggest battles in human history can only ever be seen through the eyes of the bloke on the front line, and that's by definition a very focused view and one that will vary from individual to individual. Karen Traviss battlebigbloke share on social
We live in an era with no historical precedents. History is no longer useful as a tool in helping us understand current changes. Douglas Coupland currenterahelp Change image and share on social
The Obama Justice Department has decided to cease the prosecution of the Muslim Brotherhood's U.S.-based front groups, identified as unindicted coconspirators in the Holy Land Foundation case - the largest terrorism finance case in U.S. history. Trent Franks basebrotherhoodcase 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
I will be the first woman president of Mexico in history. Josefina Vazquez Mota historymexicopresident Change image and share on social
We ship owners and our predecessors, all the way back to the dawn of history, operating in majority on private initiative and at our own risk, have been linking the world together much more effectively than governments ever managed to do or will likely ever be capable of doing. Helmut Sohmen backcapabledawn share on social
When the history books are written in a thousand years, when space travel would have become routine, the moment that humans first left Earth will be of huge importance. Star City is a central part of this story and it deserves more recognition. Helen Sharman bookcentralcity share on social