📜 Host of Say It With History Podcast | Historian & Storyteller | Specializing in 20th Century History 🏛️ Formerly with the FDR Library, Eleanor Roosevelt Center, & Nixon Foundation 🖋️ Exploring stories that shaped the modern era 🌐 www.holleysnaith.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mly6kpmye22iExcited to share my latest piece for PBS #AmericanMasters: Eight Ways W.E.B. Du Bois Used Art as Activism. From The Souls of Black Folk to science fiction and visual art, Du Bois used creativity to challenge injustice and reshape public thought. https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/eight-ways-w-e-b-du-bois-used-art-as-activism/38072/16 May 2026 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mly6kpmye22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mlvlbil44c2gBefore 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7q0RqhK2TbUI6dkE7I2Cfk?si=lfNwE4wSS0KBu8UCw9zmUQ15 May 2026 14:48 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlvlbil44c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mlt5ynrkmc2zToday marks the anniversary of Frank Sinatra’s passing. Resharing The Final Curtain, the final piece in my series on Sinatra’s life, career, and legacy. https://medium.com/frame-of-reference/the-final-curtain-e3c3e8e0d77a?sk=9d85f921d97251cfb5f918808b38fa83 #FrankSinatra #PalmSprings #CoachellaValley #OldHollywood https://medium.com/frame-of-reference/the-final-curtain-e3c3e8e0d77a?utm_source=chatgpt.com14 May 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlt5ynrkmc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mlr3i2loek2uThe 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. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vXPGxqL6gefeGQNr2wqbl?si=J7ROD-lzSheaWRiPH8NpOQ13 May 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlr3i2loek2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mldvlwgink2vThe 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. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vXPGxqL6gefeGQNr2wqbl?si=qYmC1TRySLaoJmbUmde5Yg08 May 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldvlwgink2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3ml745sl5is2nI am pleased to share that I am now listed on Women Also Know History. You can find my bio, website, publications, and research specialties on my profile. It is a fantastic resource, and I encourage fellow women historians to consider joining as well. https://womenalsoknowhistory.com/individual-scholar-page/?pdb=19532406 May 2026 16:19 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml745sl5is2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mksdpdamhs2zOne 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: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gHtgVstpIlg3RDksl9ra4?si=zgqSauNdTAKRTUNoKXVSRg01 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksdpdamhs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mkfzwzzkbs2iI am currently working on a piece for PBS on their upcoming documentary, "W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With A Cause." It is a powerful look at one of the most important and inimitable figures in American history. Premiering Tuesday, May 19 on PBS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kMsik6rDQM #WEBDuBois #PBS #History26 Apr 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkfzwzzkbs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mkaxgbpzss2vNew 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: https://buymeacoffee.com/sayitwithhistory Ratings, reviews, and shares mean the world too. Thank you 🤍 #HistoryPodcast #Podcasting24 Apr 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaxgbpzss2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mjuv5pohvk2qHonored 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/19 Apr 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjuv5pohvk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mjkj2ls3cc26More 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. https://linktr.ee/SayItWithHistory15 Apr 2026 18:19 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjkj2ls3cc26https://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mj3b5ycni22gOn April 9, 1939, Marian Anderson performed before 75,000 people on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial after being barred from Constitution Hall. With the support of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, the concert became a powerful moment in the fight against segregation and for equality. #History09 Apr 2026 16:48 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3b5ycni22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mimbkcucik2kIn 1962, Frank Sinatra expected President John F. Kennedy to stay at his Rancho Mirage compound. Instead, the visit never happened. Read more about it in my latest for History in Progress! $JFK #FrankSinatra #CoachellaValley https://medium.com/history-in-progress/the-visit-that-never-happened-frank-sinatra-john-f-kennedy-and-a-desert-invitation-083cba872657?sk=8fd9a0212614f0d83fa0d0a11730791403 Apr 2026 17:45 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mimbkcucik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mhvnvl4hh22aThat’s a wrap on Season 2 of Say It With History 🎙️ Grateful to all the guests, listeners, and supporters who made this season so meaningful, especially those who left reviews or supported via Buy Me a Coffee. Excited for what’s ahead. #SayItWithHistory #HistoryPodcast https://linktr.ee/SayItWithHistory25 Mar 2026 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvnvl4hh22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mhste4kbxs2iMovie musicals aren’t just song and dance — they reflect the world around them. In my latest episode of Say It With History, I talk with Miles Eady about how these films capture the hopes and struggles of their time. #SayItWithHistory #FilmHistory #HollywoodMusicals24 Mar 2026 14:54 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhste4kbxs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mhirxw26ic2t🎬 In the final episode of Season 2 of Say It With History, I talk with film historian Miles Eady about The Hollywood Musical as Social History and how the genre captured the changing America of the twentieth century. 🎧 Listen here: https://redcircle.com/shows/6092bd11-356c-416e-b736-844bd791061c/episodes/f3eb1f8d-adfe-4697-9caf-f0181720530b20 Mar 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhirxw26ic2thttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mhbb6lnscs2i🇺🇸 The legacy of Lafayette still shapes how we remember the Revolutionary era. I talk with community builder Kat Smith about Lafayette’s impact and how digital storytelling is introducing his story to new generations. #SayItWithHistory #VA250 #Lafayette200 #AmericanHistory #SocialMedia17 Mar 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbb6lnscs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mgx6w7dork23🇺🇸 In a digital age, how do we keep Revolutionary history meaningful? I talk with community builder Kat Smith about VA250, Lafayette’s legacy, and how digital storytelling is connecting new generations to America’s founding story. 🎧 Listen here: https://redcircle.com/shows/6092bd11-356c-416e-b736-844bd791061c/episodes/3af9a0ad-5965-4c2d-b6e2-123d06b6b4e0 #SayItWithHistory13 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgx6w7dork23https://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mgpnxkgjg22eWomen built the infrastructure that sustained the Black Panther Party. Their leadership and labor shaped the movement but are often overlooked. I talk with historian Madison Givens about these hidden architects of change. #SayItWithHistory #BlackPantherParty #WomensHistory #CivilRights10 Mar 2026 15:14 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpnxkgjg22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mgfom5gmgs2kWhen we think of the #BlackPantherParty, whose leadership do we remember—and whose do we overlook? I talk with historian and educator Madison Givens about the women who powered the movement and reshaped activism in America. #SayItWithHistory 🎧 Listen here: https://redcircle.com/shows/6092bd11-356c-416e-b736-844bd791061c/episodes/e0ce2e41-ec8e-4adc-808d-a9d3740625c906 Mar 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfom5gmgs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mg667oxjzk2iThe title Captain of Her Soul comes from the poem Invictus — and it perfectly captures Marion Davies. She knew who she was and drove her own career in early Hollywood. Listen as @backlotsfilm.bsky.social and I uncover the real Marion Davies. 🎧 #SayItWithHistory #MarionDavies #ClassicHollywood03 Mar 2026 16:17 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg667oxjzk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mg3z5x4idk2yIn honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, my latest piece explores how #EleanorRoosevelt transformed the role of First Lady through her daily column My Day—writing 8,000+ columns that reshaped White House communication. Read in History in Progress and follow for more. https://medium.com/history-in-progress/a-voice-in-print-my-day-and-the-transformation-of-political-communication-a5cc8b153d3e02 Mar 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3z5x4idk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mfu24nwlm22h🎬 I talk with biographer and film historian Lara Gabrielle @backlotsfilm.bsky.social about Captain of Her Soul & the real Marion Davies — an actress, philanthropist, & trailblazer who defined Hollywood on her own terms. 🎧 Listen here: https://redcircle.com/shows/6092bd11-356c-416e-b736-844bd791061c/episodes/c9835701-a199-42e7-954e-19c3ad3c44c8 #SayItWithHistory #MarionDavies27 Feb 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfu24nwlm22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mfpczwy3y225Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire on roller skates, gliding to George and Ira Gershwin’s “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” in Shall We Dance (1937). Inventive, effortless, and utterly magical. 🎶✨ #ClassicHollywood #FredAndGinger #ShallWeDance25 Feb 2026 18:34 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfpczwy3y225https://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mfmjrdt7hs2cWhat sparked Gigi Berardi’s Bianca’s Cure? A haunting story in Florence about Bianca Cappello — and a mystery that refused to stay buried. We talk science, intrigue, and Renaissance secrets on Say It With History. 🎧 #BiancasCure #RenaissanceFlorence #HistoryPodcast24 Feb 2026 15:56 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmjrdt7hs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mfkbmc4zl22mIt was wonderful to join Brandon on Front Row Classics to talk about 1937’s Shall We Dance—the seventh Astaire and Rogers pairing, with unforgettable music by George and Ira Gershwin. A joy to revisit why this classic still resonates. 🎙️ #ShallWeDance #FredandGinger https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/front-row-classics-a-hollywood-golden-age-podcast/id1422462494?i=100075105032623 Feb 2026 18:25 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkbmc4zl22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/holleysnaith.bsky.social/post/3mfcj7jcm7s2g🌿 I talk with author Gigi Berardi about Bianca’s Cure — a story of science, intrigue, and the mysteries surrounding Bianca and Francesco de’ Medici in Renaissance Florence. #SayItWithHistory https://redcircle.com/shows/6092bd11-356c-416e-b736-844bd791061c/episodes/f3c86600-af6f-48c0-881d-4b0099d8d86120 Feb 2026 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:5ucjdacomydomyq2gpywclbu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfcj7jcm7s2g