Politics

Stand-up History

English stand-up comedian Robert Newman builds his act on history.  "The History of Oil" is his very funny, very sarcastic, 45-minute-long examination of British and American involvement in the Middle East.

Family History

Found on the floor of the United States Senate: James Inhofe (R-OK) explores his family history.

Building Histories

I wanted to post this before a new issue came out, but alas I didn't make it in time.  In case you missed it, the May 21st New York Times Magazine