2009 Nieman Conference on Narrative Journalism: Telling True Stories in Turbulent Times

Animating History: Bringing forgotten stories back to life

Three writers of history—two who began their careers as journalists—explore the tricks, pitfalls and joys of teasing life out the past. Authors Adam Hochschild, Jane Kamensky, and Isabel Wilkerson, whose first book is due out later this year, will reveal the key to animating history. (Hint: It starts with your subject.)