Eleanor Roosevelt with Winston Churchill at Val-Kill in 1943. During Churchill’s visit to the quaint cottage in Hyde Park, NY, FDR and the prime minister stepped away beneath a tree on the grounds for a private wartime discussion. This was a remarkable moment at the place Eleanor called home.

Family history is about more than names and dates. ✉️ In this episode, I speak with author Ben Robinson about Finding Charlotte, preserving overlooked stories, and the power of family history to connect past and present. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/3DJK... #SayItWithHistory #FamilyHistory

Some of the most influential women in American history worked behind the scenes. I speak with Kathryn Smith about Missy LeHand, Martha Washington, and the women who helped shape American history from behind the scenes. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/5re3... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast

I am working on an article celebrating the 90th anniversary of "Swing Time," and I love this photo of the "Waltz in Swing Time" routine. It shows the genuine joy Fred and Ginger found in working with one another, even after six films in just three years! 🎥 #SwingTime #FredandGinger #ClassicHollywood

When Franklin D. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs in 1924, he was searching for hope. What he found inspired him to create a place where others living with polio could pursue rehabilitation. Here he is pictured after a swim at the rehabilitation pools he had constructed. #FDR #WarmSprings

Palm Springs and golf have long been intertwined, and few places tell that story better than O'Donnell Golf Club. I speak with Alexandra Phillips, General Manager of O'Donnell, about the club's history, its role in Palm Springs, and more. 🌴 Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/1srb...

Books have the power to shape culture and challenge censorship. 📚 In this episode, I speak with author Gayle Feldman about Nothing Random, Bennett Cerf, Random House, the Ulysses censorship case, and the power of free expression. 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/7vlU...

Remembering Ginger Rogers on her birthday. Researching her life and career through articles I've written and podcast conversations has been a true joy. The more I learned, the more I admire her. She was also a gifted and dedicated athlete, clearly in her element on the tennis court! #GingerRogers

The American Revolution was far more global than many of us realize. I speak with writer Derek Baxter about The Forgotten World War, foreign alliances, Cuba’s role in Yorktown, and why the Revolutionary War should be understood as a world conflict. 🇺🇸 Listen Here: open.spotify.com/episode/1GSo...

Most people remember Minnie Pearl as the woman in the flowered hat with the price tag. But behind the character was Sarah Cannon—a performer who helped shape country music and Nashville. Mary Ellen Pethel joins me to explore her remarkable legacy. 🪕 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2B5g...

Most people know Vincent van Gogh. Far fewer know Jo van Gogh-Bonger, who helped ensure his work would be remembered. Joan Fernandez joins Say It With History to discuss Jo's remarkable role in shaping Vincent's legacy. 🎨 🎙️Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2OPq... #JonaGogh #WomensHistory

One thing I've learned as a historian is that even when you think you know a subject, there's always more to discover. The writing process may have begun, but the research never really ends—and that's part of the joy of it. 📚 www.holleysnaith.com #Historian #Writer #Research

A photograph, a quilt, furniture, or a household object can reveal stories that history books alone cannot tell. Historian Laura Smith joins discusses the power of material culture and how learning to "read" objects can deepen our understanding of the past. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/2L7j...

As former presidents and first ladies come together for the Obama Presidential Center opening, I'm reminded of this 1991 photograph from the opening of the Reagan Library featuring Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Rosalynn Carter, and Betty Ford. #FirstLadies #Civility

I recently joined #PreserveCast to discuss helping restore and digitize Eleanor Roosevelt's personal photograph collection at Val-Kill. We talked archives, preservation, missing photographs, and the creation of the Eleanor's Pictures website. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/6Xkq...

America’s historic places were often saved because women fought to preserve them. Public historian Amanda Roper joins me to explore the women behind America’s preservation movement, from Mount Vernon to the stories that shape cultural memory. 🎙️Listen here. open.spotify.com/episode/5Avh...

I'm excited to turn my attention back to growing History in Progress. We're always looking for great history stories and new voices. If you have research, a fascinating historical topic, or a story worth sharing, consider writing for us. Message if you'd like to learn more. medium.com/p/45cdbbe7132a

Excited to share that I am under contract with a respected publisher to write a book on a subject that has meant a great deal to me for many years! This is a long-held dream coming to fruition. Looking forward to sharing more in the future. 📖https://www.holleysnaith.com #BookAnnouncement #Historian

On this 82nd anniversary of D-Day, we remember the courage of those who stormed the beaches of Normandy and the sacrifices made in the cause of freedom. As #FDR prayed to the nation on June 6, 1944: "Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor." We remember them.

The story of Julius Caesar is also a story about power, ambition, and political change. Professor Phil Mathew joins me to discuss the fall of the Roman Republic and why this history still matters today. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/3oQR... #History #AncientRome #Leadership

Classic Hollywood was often bolder, sharper, and more modern than we remember. A new episode of Say It With History with writer and cultural critic Simone O. Elias explores the Pre Code era, women in early Hollywood, and why these films still resonate today. open.spotify.com/episode/1taf...

Civics education is about more than memorizing how government works. Educator Keith Pakela joins me on Say It With History to discuss critical thinking, democracy, and the role of AI in today’s classroom. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/54jY... #Education #Civics #History

Anna May Wong was often confined to stereotypical roles in Hollywood, yet she brought depth and humanity to every performance. Listen as @kayteesal.bsky.social joins the conversation to discuss the life and legacy of Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star. open.spotify.com/episode/7q0R...

Before Hollywood was ready for her, there was Anna May Wong. In this episode, I speak with @kayteesal.bsky.social about the life and legacy of Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star, the barriers she faced, and why her story still matters today. 🎙️Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7q0R...

The myth of the fighter ace began during World War I & evolved alongside the fears and culture of the twentieth century. @abbyswhitlock.bsky.social joins me to explore the reality behind the legend and what these stories reveal about memory, masculinity, & heroism. open.spotify.com/episode/5vXP...

The story of the World War I fighter ace helped shape modern ideas of heroism. @abbyswhitlock.bsky.social joins me to explore how the myth of the fighter ace was shaped through media, class, and culture, and what it reveals about memory and heroism today. open.spotify.com/episode/5vXP...

One of the most important American reporters in Nazi Germany is largely forgotten today. In this episode, I speak with @pdtoler.bsky.social about Sigrid Schultz—how she worked under censorship, used a pseudonym, and still reported the truth. Listen: open.spotify.com/episode/4gHt...

New episodes of Say It With History return Friday, May 1! I am recording the next two seasons now, and as an independent show with no ads or sponsors, every bit of support helps: buymeacoffee.com/sayitwithhis... Ratings, reviews, and shares mean the world too. Thank you 🤍 #HistoryPodcast #Podcasting

Honored to receive this beautiful print from my interview with Bold Journey Magazine. In it, I reflected on creativity, taking unexpected paths into tech and finance, and the leap of faith behind launching Say It With History. I hope you will check out the interview. boldjourney.com/meet-holley/

More episodes of #SayItWithHistory are coming in early May. From unsung American women to the enduring impact of country music legends to conversations on teaching and preservation, there is a lot ahead. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/SayItWithHis...