‘Dean of American Historians’: Ken Burns on William E. Leuchtenburg
One was a filmmaker, the other a scholarly adviser (who sometimes appeared on camera), and the two became close friends, ...
Resistance: They Fought Back On PBS and My Discussion with Producer Paula Aspell and Holocaust Historian Michael Berenbaum
During this week of International Holocaust Remembrance, Resistance: They Fought Back, an important new Holocaust documentary is on PBS. A discussion I led is on YouTube ...
What is the point of the British Council?
Founded more than 90 years ago, the institution is in dire financial straits. But is it an expensive indulgence – or vital ...
How to celebrate Black History Month in the D.C. area
Over the next four weeks, the D.C. area comes alive with events highlighting contributions made by the Black community, ...