🎬 I talk with author Eliza Knight about her book Starring Adele Astaire, the story of a dazzling performer, devoted sister, and woman of remarkable grace who helped define the Roaring Twenties. Listen here: redcircle.com/shows/6092bd... #SayItWithHistory #AdeleAstaire #FredAstaire

What are you reading this winter? ❄️ I recently finished Scott Eyman’s book on Joan Crawford and just started his Cary Grant biography. Clearly, I'm on a Classic Hollywood kick right now! Share what you're reading below. 📚✨ #booksky #books #winterreading #classichollywood

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays! 🎄✨ May your days be filled with peace, joy, and warmth. #ItsAWonderfulLife #JimmyStewart #DonnaReed #HolidaySeason

One more exciting thing to share before 2025 wraps up ✨ A recent interview I did with Bold Journey is now live! We talked creativity, growth over the past year, and the skills that matter most. Read it here: boldjourney.com/meet-holley/ #Historian #Writer #PodcastHost #Interview #Growth

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a happy New Year. I hope this season is filled with warmth, love, blessings, and joy. Looking forward to returning in the new year with new podcast episodes and more projects ahead. Enjoy a restful season. ❄️🎁 www.holleysnaith.com

🎧 Say It With History is now on YouTube! Full episodes are available in audio format. Subscribe and listen on YouTube alongside your favorite podcast platforms. #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #NowOnYouTube youtube.com/@sayitwithhi...

Fred Astaire with his sister and first dance partner, Adele, at Lismore Castle in Ireland. Adele married Lord Charles Cavendish in 1932; even after his death in 1944 and her remarriage, she spent her summers at Lismore, where Fred would often come to visit. #FredAstaire #AdeleAstaire

During World War II, American GIs lined up outside the Chanel boutique on the Rue de Cambon in Paris, eager to buy bottles of the famous Chanel No. 5. #Chanel #WWII #History

Four generations of Roosevelts gathered for a White House Christmas in 1939—from FDR’s mother, Sara, to three of FDR and Eleanor’s children, and even the youngest grandchildren, including one-year-old Franklin III and 9-month-old John Roosevelt Boettiger. #WhiteHouse #ChristmasTraditions

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy pose in front of the Blue Room Christmas tree in 1961. 🎄 That year marked the first themed White House Christmas tree—designed by Jacqueline Kennedy and inspired by Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker ballet. #History #ChristmasTraditions

Remembering one of my favorite figures in music history on his birthday. I’ve written about Frank Sinatra before, and the man paid attention to the music, and you always knew he felt what he was singing. There was no one like him. 🎙️🎶 #FrankSinatra #MusicHistory #Historian

Season 2 of Say It With History drops Jan 2, 2026. Perfect timing to ring in the new year with stories from the past. The trailer is live now! Can’t wait to share more fascinating conversations with you. 🎧 #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast redcircle.com/shows/6092bd...

🎉 Don’t miss #AmericanMasters: Starring Dick Van Dyke airing Dec. 12 on #PBS, just in time to celebrate a true legend turning 100! I recently wrote an article on ten defining roles from his remarkable career. Give it a read! 📖 #DickVanDyke www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

The White House Christmas traditions we know today are surprisingly modern. 🎄 My latest article looks at how First Families—from Harrison to Kennedy—created the holiday customs we now associate with the Executive Mansion. medium.com/teatime-hist... #WhiteHouse #Christmas #History #HolidaySeason

🍁November highlights: Celebrated the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th and Dick Van Dyke’s 100th with two new pieces. Grateful for a month of storytelling — onward to December! ❄️ #Historian #Writer #Opry100 #DickVanDyke Visit: www.holleysnaith.com 📚

Dick Van Dyke has spent nearly 80 years bringing joy to generations. For my newest #AmericanMasters piece, I explored ten defining moments from his extraordinary career — iconic and overlooked alike. Read it here: www.pbs.org/wnet/america... #DickVanDyke

Until World War II broke out, #FDR spent Thanksgiving in Warm Springs, Georgia, sharing the holiday with polio patients — many of them children — at the Warm Springs Foundation he founded. On many occasions, #EleanorRoosevelt joined him. Wishing everyone a warm and meaningful #Thanksgiving!

Thankful Thursday 🍁 My New York Archives article, “Bringing Eleanor Roosevelt’s Pictures Home,” is out in the Fall 2025 issue. Grateful to reflect on the photo restoration work I did at Val-Kill with the National Park Service. Very thankful today. ✨ #ThankfulThursday #EleanorRoosevelt #ValKill

November 19, 1863: Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Just 272 words, yet it remains one of the most important speeches in American history. Its message endures: a call to honor sacrifice and uphold the promise of freedom and democracy for all. #History #Lincoln #GettysburgAddress

Years ago in #Nashville, someone told me I needed to prove myself to be trusted as a historian. It hurt—but I kept going. I grew, learned, built connections, and found my voice. Grateful for the challenges that shape us and the reminder to keep going if it’s truly your passion. 🎶 #ThankfulThursday

Thankful Thursday 💛 A huge thank-you to everyone who listened, shared, rated, and supported Say It With History. And to my amazing guests who made Season 1 unforgettable. Season 2 is booked and recording now — launching early 2026! 🎧 #SayItWithHistory #ThankfulThursday #HistoryPodcast

🎶 Brand new article in The Riff! The Grand Ole Opry has always been the heart of country music—a place where tradition and storytelling come alive. This piece explores 100 years of history and the legends who shaped it. Read here 👉 medium.com/the-riff/a-c... #GrandOleOpry #CountryMusic #Opry100

💼 Frances Perkins was a true trailblazer — overcoming personal struggles to shape America’s social safety net and dedicate her life to public service. Alycia from @civicspod.bsky.social says, she was “the perfect example of institutionalizing community care.” redcircle.com/shows/6092bd...

In the latest Say It With History, I talk with Alycia Asai from @civicspod.bsky.social about the women who built America’s welfare system—from Frances Perkins to the caseworkers who made reform real. 🎙️ #SayItWithHistory #WomensHistory #SocialPolicy redcircle.com/shows/6092bd...

Honored to have my article “Eleanor’s Pictures” published in New York Archives Magazine. It tells the story of restoring Eleanor Roosevelt’s photographs at Val-Kill with the National Park Service. It was a career highlight I’ll never forget. 📰 #HistoryWithHolley #EleanorRoosevelt #Preservation

🏺 Pharaoh Akhenaten changed everything — art, religion, even the capital city itself. Amarna was one of Ancient Egypt’s boldest (and briefest) experiments. I talked with Melissa in De Nile about why it still fascinates her. open.spotify.com/episode/5HS7... #SayItWithHistory #AncientEgypt

I talk with Egyptologist @melissaindenile.bsky.social about Ancient Egypt beyond the pyramids — from her research on dogs and daily life to the enduring allure of Amarna. 🏺 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5HS7... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #AncientEgypt #Egyptology

Ever think about the difference between teaching civics and government? 🤔 As Paul Rader says on Say It With History, civics is about us — the citizens. Government is about them — how it works. A fine but powerful distinction. 🎙️ open.spotify.com/episode/2oyD...

I talk with political analyst & educator Paul Rader about how #civics and #history can help us bridge divides today. We also discuss why civic education is vital for democracy’s future. #SayItWithHistory 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. open.spotify.com/episode/2oyD...

I’m thrilled to share my newest American Heritage article honoring the inimitable Patsy Cline — her rich voice, fearless tenacity, and legacy that still inspires us six decades later. 🎵 #PatsyCline #CountryMusic #MusicHistory #NewArticle Read it here: www.americanheritage.com/still-crazy-...

The Vietnam War deeply shaped artists across generations — including Bruce Springsteen. Before Born in the U.S.A., he was already confronting the war’s legacy, using his voice to oppose it while honoring veterans. 🎙️ #SayItWithHistory #BruceSpringsteen #VietnamWar #HistoryPodcast

What does Bruce Springsteen’s music teach us about history and memory? 🎶🇺🇸 I talk with historian Melissa Ziobro about the Springsteen Archives, her upcoming book on Springsteen & the Vietnam War, & more. 🎧 Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/77tI... #SayItWithHistory #Springsteen #VietnamWar

🌟 In 1987, #MarleeMatlin made history. In her first-ever film role, she won the Oscar for "Children of a Lesser God," making her the first Deaf actor to take home the award. This was a groundbreaking win that gave Deaf stories visibility and proved talent knows no barriers. #Hollywood

🎙️ If you’ve listened to even one episode of Say It With History, I’d love your feedback as I plan Season 2! The survey only takes a few minutes and is open until Oct 21. Your thoughts help shape future guests & stories. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #Podcasters

Women risked everything as spies in the American Revolution—yet their stories are often forgotten. Author Aly Riley uncovers Lydia Darragh, Anna Strong & the mystery of Agent 355 in She Spies. 🕵️‍♀️🇺🇸 Hear our convo on the latest "Say It With History"! 🎙#SayItWithHistory #SheSpies #AmericanRevolution

Who were the female spies of the American Revolution? On the new episode of #SayItWithHistory, I talk with historian & author Aly Riley about her book "She Spies," the forgotten women who risked everything, and the enduring mystery of Agent 355. 🎧 Listen here! open.spotify.com/episode/0qEG...

Are we in a Second Gilded Age? On the latest episode of Say It With History, historian Matthew Hild unpacks the parallels between the 19th-century Gilded Age and today—plus his surprising turn to writing about Andy Gibb & Olivia Newton-John. #SayItWithHistory open.spotify.com/episode/4ywT...

💡 Why does the Gilded Age still fascinate us more than a century later? On the new Say It With History, I talk with Matthew Hild, lecturer of history at Georgia Tech, about its lasting grip—plus his work on Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton-John. #SayItWithHistory open.spotify.com/episode/4ywT...

Historian Heath Hardage Lee reveals the real Pat Nixon—far more than the narrow, often misogynistic lens the media used. Behind the headlines was a warm, witty First Lady who advanced diplomacy & served with grace. Listen to the episode! 🌍 #SayItWithHisotry #PatNixon #FirstLadies

New episode! 🎙️ I talk with biographer Heath Hardage Lee about Pat Nixon—her diplomacy, quiet push for women’s rights, and the myths that obscured her legacy. Listen wherever you get podcasts. #SayItWithHistory #PatNixon #FirstLadies #Diplomacy #HistoryPodcast sites.libsyn.com/586495/the-e...

📣 Starting this Wednesday, Say It With History goes weekly! 🎙️ New episodes every Wednesday through the end of October. Season One will feature 10 episodes, and I can’t wait to share the remaining conversations with the people keeping history alive and relevant. #SayItWithHistory #Podcast

🎩 Looking for something light and entertaining to read this weekend? Dive into my article on Top Hat, the most profitable Fred & Ginger film and a timeless classic celebrating its 90th anniversary. ✨ medium.com/counterarts/... #TopHat #FredAndGinger #ClassicHollywood #AstaireAndRogers #Musicals

🎩 Celebrating 90 years of #TopHat — the RKO musical that set the gold standard for Hollywood musicals and became Astaire & Rogers’ biggest hit. I wrote about what made it so iconic, and why their legacy still inspires. Thrilled it was selected to be boosted on Medium! medium.com/counterarts/...

Community stories often get overshadowed by national ones—but they’re what connect us most. 🎙️ Shae Corey and I dive into the power of local history on the latest Say It With History. Tune in! sites.libsyn.com/586495/commu... #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast #CommunityStories

New article out! I wrote for PBS "American Masters" on 10 of Marlee Matlin’s most memorable film & TV roles. From her Oscar-winning debut to groundbreaking performances, she’s a true trailblazer & advocate for the Deaf community.. 🌟 #MarleeMatlin #AmericanMasters #PBS www.pbs.org/wnet/america...

New episode of Say It With History is live! 🎙️ I spoke with public historian and preservationist Shae Corey about community memory, oral history, and how everyday voices reshape the stories we tell. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 🎧 #SayItWithHistory sites.libsyn.com/586495/commu...

The other day I asked your favorite routine from "Top Hat." 🎩 So, in honor of my latest podcast—what’s your favorite routine/song from "Swing Time"? I think my favorite scene is “A Fine Romance.” 🎶 #SwingTime #FredandGinger #ClassicHollywood

It was a pleasure to join Andi on The Wordstage Theatre Podcast for this in-depth discussion on "Swing Time"! Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎙️https://thenorwegianredhead.podbean.com/e/swing-time/

Historian @holleysnaith.bsky.social joins the latest episode to discuss more Fred and Ginger and 1936’s Swing Time. Thank you Holley for sharing your historical insights into these two legends❣️ open.spotify.com/show/6fOJFqo...

Many stories of Black history in the U.S. remain untold or under-preserved. 📖✨ In the first episode of Say It With History, Voncher Walker sheds light on the Eleanor Roosevelt Schoolin Warm Springs, GA, which was built for Black students in the 1930s. #Podcast #History