It's Christmas day, 1863 and we’re in Cambridge, Massachusetts to interview Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" is a beautiful and powerful reminder of the power of hope and faith in dark times. This interview shares the true story behind how this song came to be written, offering hope for all who are struggling this holiday season.

Peace on earth, goodwill to men.

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Lee Moss. Wherever possible, Longfellow's words have been used as recorded in his journal, letters and poetry.)

The year is 1887 and we’re in Moscow to interview Leo Tolstoy, the Russian writer of War & Peace, and Anna Karenina. His novels almost single-handedly transformed the world of literature, but he was never satisfied that he had done enough. Listen to the interview to find out why, and what really drove him.

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Leo Tolstoy's words have been used as recorded in his books, journals, and interviews.)

The year is 1918 and we’re on the front lines of World War I to interview Violet & Alice McAllister, two sisters who left their home in Virginia to volunteer with the Salvation Army in war-torn France. They spent hours each day making donuts for the soldiers. Listen to the interview to find out why those little donuts were so important!

(This interview is a work of fiction, written by Kathryn Moss. Wherever possible, Alice & Violet's own words have been used as recorded in Alice's journal.)