Cover Story: War Stories

From World War II soldiers to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina, more people are sharing their own memories to bring the past back to life. (Sept. 16, 2007)

Video: War Stories

 

An Intimate View of The War

 Ken Burns talks about his new film.

Video: Interview with Ken Burns

Tips of the Trade

Guidelines for recording oral histories.

The Final Verdict: JFK assassination conspiracy theories finally put to rest

Famed prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi says that conspiracy theorists will never be convinced that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone; but he is. And he tells us why. (June 3, 2007)

Focusing on the Founders

Historian Gordon Wood talks about the true meaning of the constitution and the intentions of the founding fathers. (June 12, 2006)

Don't Get Fooled by Techno-hype

Bob Seidensticker speaks with U.S. News about his new book, Future Hype, a history of technological advancements and how they change the way we live.  (March 31, 2006)

A Hurricane History Lesson

Author Phil Scott talks about his new book on the 1935 hurricane that devastated the Florida Keys. (December 12, 2005)

The Thrill Isn't Gone

America's obsession with the roller coaster has had its ups and downs.  (July 11, 2006)

Everybody's Got Something to Hide, Even the Beatles

Bob Spitz talks about his tour de force Beatles biography and the secrets of the Fab Four. (December 12, 2005)