History 653 Videos
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Linda Greenhouse
Air Date 06/14/2005Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse shares her new book, "Becoming Justice Blackmun." 20:22 -
Jim Lehrer
Air Date 06/14/2005Jim Lehrer, host of "NewsHour" on PBS, shares his new book, "The Franklin Affair." 32:04 -
David Gergen
Air Date 05/31/2005David Gergen on the revelation that FBI Agent Mark Felt was "Deep Throat" during the Watergate scandal. 15:59 -
Paul Goldberger
Air Date 05/27/2005Architecture critic Paul Goldberger examines the controversy surrounding what should and shouldn't be built at Ground Zero. 11:15 -
Steven Roberts
Air Date 05/18/2005Steven Roberts explores his Jewish family history in Eastern Europe and shares his book, "My Father's Houses." 13:37 -
Roger Cohen
Air Date 05/16/2005Roger Cohen shares his book, "Soldiers and Slaves," which tells the true story of American POWs sent to a German concentration camp called Berga. 14:52 -
Leonie Frieda
Air Date 04/29/2005Leonie Frieda on her book "Catherine de Medici: Renaissance Queen of France." 11:00 -
Bernard-Henri Lévy
Air Date 04/04/2005Bernard-Henri Lévy on his mission to recreate Alexis De Tocqueville's six month journey across America and his article, "In the Footsteps of... 28:48 -
Philip Short
Air Date 03/29/2005BBC foreign correspondent Philip Short on his book, "Pol Pot: Anatomy of a Nightmare." 23:25 -
'Downfall'
Air Date 02/22/2005Actor Bruno Ganz and director Oliver Hirschbiegel share their Academy Award-nominated film "Downfall." 19:08 -
Silvan Shalom
Air Date 01/25/2005A conversation with Foreign Minister of Israel Silvan Shalom on the 60th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. 19:10 -
Jared Diamond
Air Date 01/24/2005Jared Diamond introduces his book "Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed." 20:09 -
Joseph Ellis
Air Date 12/29/2004Historical writer Joseph Ellis shares his latest work, "His Excellency: George Washington." 23:53 -
Sir Harold Evans
Air Date 12/23/2004Sir Harold Evans discusses "They Made America," which looks back on 200 years of American innovation. 12:12 -
The Nativity
Air Date 12/10/2004Journalists Jon Meacham and David Van Biema debate faith, the gospels, and the Nativity. 16:11 -
Stephen Greenblatt
Air Date 12/01/2004Stephen Greenblatt on his book, "Will in the World." 31:01 -
'Hotel Rwanda'
Air Date 11/26/2004Terry George, Don Cheadle, and Paul Rusesabagina, on whom the film is based, talk about the film. 21:18 -
Deirdre Bair
Air Date 08/04/2004Author Deirdre Bair talks about her book, "Jung: A Biography," which explores the life and career of Carl Jung. 09:02 -
Richard Schickel
Air Date 08/04/2004Filmmaker Richard Schickel talks about his documentary, "The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin." 17:06 -
Michael Beschloss
Air Date 06/10/2004Michael Beschloss, presidential historian, discusses Ronald Reagan's presidency. 17:24 -
Tribute to Ronald Reagan
Air Date 06/07/2004Biographer Edmund Morris and former advisors Martin Anderson and Ed Rollins discuss the legacy of Ronald Reagan. 27:33 -
George Shultz
Air Date 06/07/2004George Shultz, one-time U.S. secretary of state, describes the international achievements of former President Ronald Reagan. 23:20 -
Craig Unger
Air Date 06/01/2004Craig Unger discusses 9/11, the Bush family and the relationship with the Bin Ladens and Saudi Royals. 13:03 -
Simon Sebag Montefiore
Air Date 05/31/2004Historian Simon Sebag Montefiore shares his book, "Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar" featuring stories about Stalin's life. 22:45 -
Joseph A. Califano, Jr.
Air Date 05/17/2004Author Joseph A. Califano, Jr. shares his book, "Inside: A Public and Private Life" and the impact of Vietnam on Lyndon B, Johnson. 33:47 -
'The Agronomist'
Air Date 05/05/2004Jonathan Demme and Michèle Montas on the life of Haitian activist Jean L. Dominique. 15:21 -
Bernard Lewis
Air Date 04/27/2004Author Bernard Lewis examines the war in Iraq, and introduces his book, "From Babel to Dragomans." 20:47 -
Panel on Jesus
Air Date 04/09/2004Journalists Jon Meacham and David Biema and religion professor Elaine Pagels discuss the death of Jesus. 15:13 -
U.S.-Japan Relations
Air Date 03/31/2004Ryozo Kato and Howard Baker discuss the alliance between Japan and America after an overview of the 150 year relationship. 23:57 -
Rudy Giuliani
Air Date 03/25/2004Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani on 9/11, terrorism around the world, and his support of President Bush for reelection. 31:06 -
9/11 Commission
Air Date 03/24/2004Time Magazine journalists reflect on testimonies from the 9/11 Commission. 14:25 -
Richard Perle
Air Date 03/24/2004Richard Perle reviews Richard Clarke's new book about Al Qaeda "Against All Enemies." 21:23 -
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Air Date 01/26/2004Author Henry Louis Gates, Jr., discusses his book about race and ethnicity in America in the 21st century. 19:54 -
Gay Talese
Air Date 01/23/2004Gay Talese discusses following his characters for many years and allowing them to inspire, and sometimes take over, his writing. 34:13 -
'Citizen King'
Air Date 01/16/2004Filmmakers Orlando Bagwell and Noland Walker present their new documentary "Citizen King." 15:47 -
Peter Balakian
Air Date 01/01/2004Author Peter Balakian on his new book about the Armenian genocide and the American reaction, "The Burning Tigris." 07:54 -
Peter Robinson
Air Date 01/01/2004Peter Robinson, who wrote one of Reagan's most famous speeches, on his new book "How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life." 16:14 -
David Maraniss
Air Date 12/29/2003Author David Maraniss reflects on researching for his book, "They Marched Into Sunlight: War and Peace, Vietnam and America, October 1967." 20:09 -
Senator Tom Daschle
Air Date 12/02/2003Senator Tom Daschle examines the upcoming presidential election, the war on terrorism, and his book, "Like No Other Time." 38:26 -
Garry Wills
Air Date 11/24/2003Historian Garry Wills explains his new book, "Negro President: Jefferson and the Slave Power." 23:12 -
Gore Vidal
Air Date 11/18/2003Gore Vidal discusses his new book on the history of American democracy, "Inventing a Nation." 26:49 -
Jon Meacham, Pt. 1
Air Date 11/14/2003Managing editor of Newsweek Jon Meacham shares his new book, "Franklin and Winston." 18:28 -
Winston S. Churchill III
Air Date 11/12/2003Winston S. Churchill III looks back on his Grandfather Winston Churchill's speeches and shares his book, "Never Give In!." 14:02 -
John Keegan
Air Date 11/04/2003Defense Editor for the Daily Telegraph John Keegan explores stories about the use of intelligence during war for his book. 26:08 -
Gail Collins
Air Date 10/09/2003NY Times journalist, Gail Collins introduces "America's Women: 400 Years of Dolls, Drudges, Helpmates, and Heroines." 12:52 -
Michael Lemonick
Air Date 10/07/2003Author Michael Lemonick introduces his book, "Echo of the Big Bang," and shares his opinion on intelligent life in the universe. 12:39 -
Remembering Edward Said
Air Date 10/02/2003Musical Director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Daniel Barenboim remembers his great friend Edward Said. 18:55 -
Celia Sandys
Air Date 07/22/2003Author Celia Sandys examines the legacy of her grandfather, Winston Churchill, in her book, "We Shall Not Fail." 12:32 -
Liev Schreiber
Air Date 07/07/2003Liev Schreiber, who performs the titular role in Shakespeare's "Henry V," reflects on his character. 26:20 -
Robert Dallek
Air Date 05/15/2003Historian Robert Dallek shares his new book about the life of President Kennedy, "An Unfinished Life." 27:55 -
Evan Thomas
Air Date 05/15/2003Assistant managing editor of Newsweek Magazine Evan Thomas shares his new book, "John Paul Jones." 24:06 -
Milton Bearden
Air Date 05/06/2003Milt Bearden, former CIA agent, shares stories of Cold War espionage from his book, "The Main Enemy." 33:21 -
Art Looting in Iraq
Air Date 04/24/2003Museum directors Philippe de Montebello and Dr. Timothy Potts and journalist Frank Rich address the looting of art in Baghdad. 25:07 -
Manning Marable
Air Date 04/21/2003Historian Manning Marable introduces his book, "The Great Wells of Democracy: The Meaning of Race in American Life." 14:10 -
Stanley Hoffmann
Air Date 04/15/2003Professor Stanley Hoffmann on examining our history and looking toward the future with wisdom in light of the Iraq war. 21:03 -
Thomas Friedman
Air Date 03/25/2003Three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas FriedmaThree-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman shares his opinion on what will happen to Iraq... 31:47 -
Kenneth Pollack
Air Date 02/21/2003Kenneth Pollack of the Brookings Institution on his book, "The Threatening Storm" in which he make the case for invading Iraq. 26:04 -
Elie Wiesel
Air Date 11/27/2002Elie Wiesel talks about the Holocaust and terrorism and shares his books, "The Judgement" and "After the Darkness: Reflections on the Holocaust." 20:56 -
Robert Dallek
Air Date 11/18/2002Presidential historian Robert Dallek discusses his book in progress, "An Unfinished Life", which provides insight into John F. Kennedy's poor... 20:40 -
'The Grey Zone'
Air Date 11/06/2002Director Tim Blake Nelson and stars David Arquette, Harvey Keitel, and Mira Sorvino discuss their film, "The Grey Zone." 25:35