Simon Schama
Sir Simon Michael Schama is a distinguished English historian, television presenter, and Professor of History and Art History at Columbia University.
Specializing in art history, Dutch, Jewish, and French history, he first gained widespread recognition with Citizens, his acclaimed 1989 chronicle of the French Revolution.
He later expanded his public profile by writing and hosting the BBC documentary series A History of Britain, The American Future: A History, and The Story of the Jews.
Renowned for transforming complex historical subjects into compelling narratives, Schama was awarded a knighthood in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List.
