Culinary tradition is not always based on fact. Sometimes it's based on history, on habits that come out of a time when kitchens were fueled by charcoal. Alton Brown basecharcoalculinary Change image and share on social
I taught a lot of art history, especially Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. But the painting classes came back. The nudes came back. Not so much the still lifes. So now our department is the worst department, partly because it has the worst facilities. Ad Reinhardt artbackbad share on social
The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin. Alphonso Jackson administrationbasisbush Change image and share on social
Unlike any other time in our history, we have to know that staying in school and getting an education is the most important thing you can do. Alexis Herman educationhistoryimportant Change image and share on social
The resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder is met with both pride and disappointment by the Civil Rights community. We are proud that he has been the best Attorney General on Civil Rights in U.S. history and disappointed because he leaves at a critical time when we need his continued diligence most. Al Sharpton attorneycivilcommunity share on social
Of course, De Niro has had a long history of memorable performances. Everyone knows 'Taxi Driver' and 'Raging Bull,' but 'Awakenings' really did something for me. Adriane Lenox awakeningbulldriver Change image and share on social
New York State is giant and has some of the most beautiful landscape on the Eastern seaboard. There is so much history in New York State, from the Erie Canal to the Catskills, the birth of American stand-up comedy. Adam Savage americanbeautifulbirth share on social
From the dawn of history, science has probed the universe of unknowns, searching for the uniting laws of nature. Ahmed Zewail dawnhistorylaw Change image and share on social
The real world is the fantasy writer's scrapbook. Real history, real geography, real customs and religions are all invaluable sources of guidance and inspiration. Lynn Flewelling customfantasygeography Change image and share on social