Historians

“History is often mistaken. That's why historians are in business.”

— John Murrin

Historical voices

Scholars and interpreters

The documentary brings together historians, authors, military experts and historic-site interpreters to examine Arnold's achievements, motivations and legacy.

Author and historian

Dr. James Kirby Martin

Historian of early America and author of Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero: An American Warrior Reconsidered.

Professor Emeritus

Dr. Ray Raymond

Historian of government, liberty and the international significance of the American Revolution.

Author and historian

Thomas Fleming

Prolific author of works on the American Revolution and the founding era.

Emerita Professor of History

Dr. Carol Berkin

Scholar of colonial America, women and the social world of the Revolution.

Author and maritime historian

James L. Nelson

Award-winning author whose work illuminates the naval dimension of the Revolutionary War.

Emeritus Professor of History

Dr. John Murrin

Influential scholar of colonial and Revolutionary America.

Historian

Dr. Don Higginbotham

Scholar of George Washington, military history and the American Revolution.

Historian and retired U.S. Army officer

Lt. General David R. Palmer

Military historian and former superintendent of the United States Military Academy.

Historian

Dr. Charles Neimeyer

Scholar of Revolutionary War military and social history.

Emerita Professor of History

Dr. Holly Mayer

Historian of soldiers, camp communities and the Continental Army.

Historian

Professor Emeritus Mark Lender

Scholar of the Revolutionary War and the social history of American military institutions.

Norwich historian

Bill Stanley

Former executive director of the Norwich Historical Society.

Historian and curator

Faith Davison

Interpreter of Arnold's life, material culture and historic sites.

Saratoga National Historical Park

Park Ranger Eric Schnitzer

Historian and interpreter of the Saratoga campaign and battlefield.

Historian

Bruce Harris

Researcher and interpreter of Arnold's military career and legacy.