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Who was Winston Churchill? Why, half a century since his death, is he the most quoted historical figure? Scholars know the answers. Do you? Why does it matter?

Attlee’s verdict: “Winston Churchill was one of the greatest men that history records. He was brave, gifted, inexhaustible and indomitable….‘ Genius does what it must. Talent does what it can.’ Energy and poetry really sum him up.”

From an vanished age of "loyal opposition" came a remarkable tribute to Churchill from longtime Labour opponent and successor, Clement Attlee.

Churchill’s best known four words had a long gestation, beginning with “sweat and blood” in Roman times. Once established, they served him for years.

In “Thoughts and Adventures,” Churchill included four prescient essays on future trends he could already see, critical to fate of democracy, government, and mankind.

Fresh aspects of Churchill’s reception at Durban and transcripts of his speeches: the story that launched his political career and won him his first seat in Parliament.

Among British generals, Slim ranks with Wellington. His courageous Indian, African and British troops earned Winston Churchill's highest accolades.

In this private article, The Dream, not published until after his death, Sir Winston reveals much about his father and himself.

The Dream revisits the relationship between Winston and his father Lord Randolph from the perspective of an older, more experienced Winston. The result is poignant, nuanced, and ironic, and allows the reader a unique glimpse into Winston’s complicated view of his father.

Encounters between glittering literati: “To do good is noble,” Twain told young Winston. “To teach others to do good is nobler, and no trouble.”

After more than our share of historical clangers recently, Churchill admirers can welcome all this movie offers. Unlike any recent production, it genuinely honors the heroic memory. And that’s a special thing these days. Give Gary Oldman, the cast and producers a tip of the hat.

At Hillsdale College we have been thinking about the greatest of all wars, the Second World War. If we study that war and the actions of its profoundest statesman, we can find some lessons to guide us today.