History is prone to mistakes in identity, and facts are not always solid things. Sarah Churchwell facthistoryidentity 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
The more I've gotten interested in writing about history and making sense of myself within the continuum of history, the more I've turned to paintings, to art. I look to the imagery of art to help me understand something about my own place in the world. Natasha Trethewey artcontinuumhave 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
I strive to use references that may still make some kind of sense once our age has passed into history. That robs my writing of a certain connectedness to my time, but potentially might allow it to make sense to people who are not in this time. Michel Faber ageconnectednesshistory 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
Cheney refers to his vice presidency... as one of the most consequential vice presidencies in American history. And it clearly was. R. J. Cutler americancheneyconsequential 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
When then-New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer sued me in 2003 over my stewardship as a director of the New York Stock Exchange, the NYSE's legal expenses were more than $100 million, which made it perhaps the priciest litigation in the state's history. Kenneth Langone attorneydirectoreliot share on social
The world at night, for much of history, was a very dark place indeed. Bill Bryson darkhistorynight Change image and share on social