Grandmomma’s 55-year-old dress, a little piece of history

by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 5, 2016 | Journal, Style

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History in Five Friday: Richard Rhodes on the Spanish Civil War

by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 29, 2016 | History Author Show, Journal

The Spanish Civil War was on my mind when selecting this Friday’s segment because Joshua introduced me to Casablanca on my birthday last week (which happened to be the 73rd anniversary of the film’s release). Our hero, Rick Blaine, fought in it on the...

Histocrats Interview With Amanda Read

by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 9, 2015 | Appearances, Interviews, World Views

7 Questions With Amanda Read, Co-Host of the History Author Show… It was my pleasure to speak with the history enthusiast website Histocrats about how history has been a lifelong inspiration for me that has turned into a profession. You might be interested in...

Joshua Sheik and Amanda Read at the August 29th, 2015 premiere of “Woodlawn” in Birmingham, Alabama

by Amanda Read Sheik | Oct 14, 2015 | Appearances, Filmmaking, Style

Presenting The History Author Show

by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 3, 2015 | Appearances, Interviews, Journal

This week my first appearance on the History Author Show aired. I joined host Dean Karayanis for a fun conversation and showcasing of Jim Leeke’s Matty Boy: A Civil War Novel For Young Readers. Listen in, and decide what you think. Do you have any ideas on what...