Kenneth C. Davis is the author of "Don't Know Much About History" and the forthcoming "Don't Know Much About the American Presidents" scheduled for publication on September 18, 2012. You can read more about Kenneth here.
Kenneth C. Davis appears in the following:
What Do You Remember from History Class?
Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Listeners call in with the most important lessons they remember from history class as Ken Davis discusses the decline in 8th grade history and civics knowledge.
Historian Kenneth Davis' New Book About Books
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Historian Kenneth C. Davis talks about his love of reading, and his new book...about (fiction) books!
The 'Real' History of Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 24, 2022
A conversation about the myths and realities of the origins of Thanksgiving with historian Kenneth C. Davis and Indigenous activist Iakowi:he'ne' Oakes.
Memorial Day's History
Monday, May 30, 2022
Kenneth C. Davis on the post-Civil War origins of today's holiday.
After 400 Years, the 'Real' History of Thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Kenneth C. Davis talks about the origins of Thanksgiving myths and truths.
8-Minute Explainer: Kenneth Davis on Halloween History
Thursday, October 21, 2021
Author Kenneth C. Davis explains the little-known history of Halloween.
A Year-End History Quiz
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
Kenneth C. Davis brings his best historical quiz questions for listeners.
Cautionary Lessons from Mussolini's March on Rome
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Kenneth C. Davis on what history can tell us.
WWII Refresher Course: VE Day
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
As this month marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, we look back.
WWII Refresher Course: VE Day
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
On the 75th year anniversary of WWII Kenneth C. Davis discusses the history behind VE Day.
The History of Memorial Day
Friday, May 24, 2019
"Fleet Week culminates on #MemorialDay." -- Kenneth C. Davis
The Brian Lehrer Show Live
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Join us for a live broadcast of WNYC's Peabody Award-winning radio show. Brian will take questions from callers and the live studio audience.
Why Juneteenth Continues to Matter
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
A look at the legacy of Juneteenth, a celebration of the end of slavery, in the age of mass incarceration, Black Lives Matter and the reappraisal of the Confederate monuments.
What the Spanish Flu Had to do With Women's Suffrage
Friday, March 09, 2018
A short history lesson on what the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic had to do with women's suffrage.
Civil War Refresher
Friday, November 03, 2017
The Civil War has been in the news since White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said it was "the lack of an ability to compromise that led to the Civil War." Kenneth C. Davis responds.
How National Landmarks Get Their Names
Tuesday, September 01, 2015
Mount McKinley is now Denali. The Takeaway explores the history of national landmarks, how their names have changed over the years, and whether they should be changed back.
American History Pop Quiz
Thursday, July 02, 2015
Kenneth C. Davis, author of the "Don't Know Much About" series, quizzes us on our knowledge of American history.
Historical Comparisons: Worthwhile or Worthless?
Monday, February 16, 2015
We've heard it all: Obama compared to Hitler, Putin compared to Hitler, Angela Merkel called Germany's Chamberlain. What do we get out of this type of historical comparison?
Second Inaugurals, from Lincoln to Obama
Monday, January 21, 2013
Today, as the president takes the oath of office once more, the palpable hope and excitement of Obama's first inauguration has waned. How will President Obama's second inaugural compa...
