There's something very special about seeing history so clearly in front of you through that architecture that you just don't get in the U.S. If I was asked to choose where I'd most like to live, I would always choose London. Charlie Cox architectureaskchoose share on social
My process for determining which eras I'd write about was to just read history books that gave a really broad overview of Chinese history. And when I came across a historical figure or a historical incident that was especially interesting to me, ideas for characters and stories would surface. Susan Barker bookbroadcharacter share on social
A library, to modify the famous metaphor of Socrates, should be the delivery room for the birth of ideas - a place where history comes to life. Norman Cousins birthdeliveryfamous Change image and share on social
The more bombers, the less room for doves of peace. Nikita Khrushchev bomberdovepeace Change image and share on social
Rachael Ray is probably the most watched kitchen personality in the history of American television. Bill Buford americanhistorykitchen Change image and share on social
World War One is an important part of Ireland's multi-layered history during which tens of thousands Irish people lost their lives. Martin McGuinness historyimportantireland Change image and share on social
We must teach our people the greatness of China's historical culture. In our educational program we must stress Chinese history and geography so that all may know and appreciate China's civilization of five thousand years and the far-flung boundaries of our ancient race. This will engender a greater faith in our own future. Chiang Kai-shek ancientboundarychina share on social
When I went to Moscow, I felt I was relearning Swan Lake - which was written for the Bolshoi - and being immersed in a tradition and history I had never experienced. It took a while to adjust to living there and learning the language, but now I have lots of friends. I get the best of two completely different worlds. David Hallberg adjustbolshoicompletely share on social
History is moving the furniture around in the house of mankind just about everywhere but the U.S.A. Things have changed, except here, where people come and go through the rooms of state, and everything looks shabbier by the day, and lethargy eats away at the upholstery like an acid fog, and the walls reverberate with meaningless oratory. James Howard Kunstler acidchangeday share on social
Gore Vidal has been a friend of mine for years, and he's one of the greatest writers in American history. Cybill Shepherd americanfriendgore Change image and share on social