It's not right to think about all of Jewish-German history as shrouded by the smoke of the crematorium. Simon Schama crematoriumgermanhistory Change image and share on social
When I was really young, I wanted to be a history teacher because I was obsessed with the past. Russell Tovey historyobsesspast Change image and share on social
I know who Queen Elizabeth represents. I know she's the head of the British state. I know she has all sorts of titles in relation to different regiments in the British army. She knows my history. She knows I was a member of the IRA. She knows I was in conflict with her soldiers, yet both of us were prepared to rise above all of that. Martin McGuinness armybritishconflict share on social
If Iraq and Afghanistan have taught us anything in recent history, it is the unpredictability of war and that these things are easier to get into than to get out of, and, frankly, the facile way in which too many people talk about, 'Well, let's just go attack them.' Robert M. Gates afghanistanattackeasy share on social
I often say of George Washington that he was one of the few in the whole history of the world who was not carried away by power. Robert Frost carrygeorgehistory 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
Telluride has an incredible history and reputation, and I've long known of it as a unique entity that makes a place for writers - one more aspect of this exceptional film festival in the Colorado Alps. Rachel Kushner alpaspectcolorado share on social
Every president, as he nears the end of his final term in office, thinks about his place in history. Kathleen Troia McFarland endfinalhistory Change image and share on social
The Russian revolution is one of history's car wrecks. We do know the ending, but we continue to watch. It expresses aspects of human nature we find unacceptable. Kathryn Harrison aspectcarcontinue Change image and share on social
I got history solidly under my belt, reading Russian history and biographies. I couldn't change the facts. I could only play with how the people might have responded to the facts of their lives. Kathryn Harrison beltbiographychange Change image and share on social