We want to assist China's soft power; we want to develop a vibrant young cinema in China. The average American has no understanding whatsoever of China. We'd like to create a young generation to tell their stories on a world stage. We can make history as well as make money. Robert Friedland americanassistaverage share on social
History resembles a guest list in that sense of the invited and the gatecrashers: the people for whom we have been waiting, and those whose presence takes us unawares. Sarah Churchwell gatecrasherguesthistory Change image and share on social
In its history, Europe has committed so many massacres and horrors that it should bow its own head in shame. Desmond Tutu bowcommiteurope Change image and share on social
When the history of the 20th century is written, there are going to be some pretty obscure people who are entitled to sainthood. And they're not going to be well-known. Dick Morris 20thcenturyentitle Change image and share on social
In the early 1970s in Atlanta, I attended what had formerly been an all-white school but had become a black school after integration and white flight. Perhaps because of this, the teachers created a curriculum that included a focus on African American literature and history year-round, not just in February. Natasha Trethewey 1970safricanamerican share on social
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror. Michael N. Castle battlecharactercountry Change image and share on social
By the time a kid goes to college, if he's taking math or science, at least he knows, or you hope he knows, some basics. But if you're teaching history in college, you have a lot of damage to undo. You basically have to start over because so much of what a kid has already learned is just wrong. Chris Crutcher basicbasicallycollege share on social
A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history. Mahatma Gandhi alterbodydetermine Change image and share on social
Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the act depriving a whole nation of arms as the blackest. Mahatma Gandhi actarmblack Change image and share on social
History is one of the only fields where contributions by amateurs are taken seriously, providing you follow the rules and document your sources. In history, it's what you write, not what your credentials are. George Dyson amateurcontributioncredential share on social