Jewish history turns out not to be an either/or story - as in, either pure Judaism detached from its surroundings or else assimilation - but rather, for the vast majority, the adventure of living in between. Simon Schama adventureassimilationdetach share on social
To have been able to write the books I wanted to write, on demanding subjects like war and the history of psychiatry, and for them to have sold in the numbers they have - and then go around saying: 'Actually, I'd also like to have won the Costa Book of the Year?' That would be ridiculous. Sebastian Faulks bookcostademand share on social
Throughout history, when societies face tough economic times, we have seen democratic reforms deferred, decreased trust in government, persecution of minority groups, and a general shrinking of the democratic space. Samantha Power decreasedeferdemocratic share on social
I was given a thick paperback copy of the 'Guinness Book of Records' when I was 11 years old, and I read it gluttonously, cover to cover, paying special lip-smacking attention to all the incredibly gruesome chapters about the violence of human history. Russell Smith attentionbookchapter share on social
The most important thing I learned as a foreign correspondent in about 80 countries is that it takes a very shallow knowledge of history to think that there are solutions to most problems. Robert D. Kaplan correspondentcountryforeign Change image and share on social
History, sociology, economics, psychology et al. confirmed Joyce's view of Everyman as victim. Robert Anton Wilson confirmeconomicseveryman Change image and share on social
We are living in one of those rare moments in history when things may come apart and be put back together again in ways that will determine the future for decades or more, despite the endless innovations of technology. Robert Darnton backdecadedetermine share on social
Unlike any other leader in modern American history, we are led today by a president that has decided to pit Americans against each other. Marco Rubio americandecidehistory Change image and share on social
I'm a big tradition guy. If you love this country and study history, then you will love Boston. Marcus Luttrell bigbostoncountry Change image and share on social
I definitely felt that I was put at a very high place to be able to be a part of such a wonderful franchise in cinema history, so I was definitely very driven at doing a great job and having my body look the way it should and just being a part of the creative process. Kristanna Loken bodycinemacreative share on social