Did Abraham Lincoln actually say “a house divided against itself cannot stand”? We place that quote in its historical context. And Dr. Heather Cox Richardson gives us a wonderful analysis …
Heather Cox Richardson explains Lincoln’s “House Divided” Speech Listen Now
With the continued popularity of the film, The Darkest Hour, since it’s been heavily promoted on streaming services, I have even more reason than usual to point out bogus Churchill …
Winston Churchill “Blood, Sweat, and Tears” Quote or No Quote? Encore! Listen Now
All too often, researching the origins of well-known quotes leads to a kind of dead end. Famous people are credited with expressions and sayings that were in common use during …
I’m on a roll, Buzzkillers. Not only do we have a new Chief Operating Officer here at the Institute, but I have had more intense consultations with listeners in the …
One of the advantages of being in my station in life and having my social status is that I’m able to hire professionals to do a lot of the difficult …
Ben Franklin “We Must All Hang Together or All Hang Separately” Quote or No Quote? Listen Now
Lots of people are credited with coining the great phrase, “well-behaved women rarely make history.” They include Marilyn Monroe, Gloria Steinem, Eleanor Roosevelt, Anne Boleyn, and many more. Given time, …
Who Said “Well-Behaved Women Rarely Make History”? Listen Now
These are heady times for historians in the United States. The Trump impeachment saga has made Lady Buzzkill and I even more highly desired guests at dinners around town than …
Ben Franklin, “A Republic, if You Can Keep It.” Quote or No Quote? Listen Now
All too often, researching the origins of well-known quotes leads to a kind of dead end. Famous people are credited with expressions and sayings that were in common use during …
Martin Luther King: Arc of the Moral Universe Bends Toward Justice Listen Now
November 1st sees the release of the long-awaited film, “Harriet,” loosely based on the life and work of the famous abolitionist and civil rights pioneer, Harriet Tubman. Of course, Tubman …
As many of you know, Lady Buzzkill can’t stand me. Sometimes I can’t blame her, though. Imagine what it must be like watching a history-based movie or TV series with …
