Conservative Historian
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History is too important to be left to the left. The Conservative Historian provides history governed by conservative principles. It is comprehensively researched but also entertainingly presented in a way accessible to history or non history buffs.
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Nov 23, 2020 • 36min
Six Reasons to Keep the Electoral College
Send us a textThe Electoral College has been a part of elections in 58 contests. In the age of Trump this 200 year old system is under fire. Learn why it is vital to the health of our Republic to keep the Electoral College firmly in place.
Nov 18, 2020 • 19min
Alexander of Macedon and the Sometimes Badness of Being "Great"
Send us a textWe are told to be "great." But what does this really mean? It often entails making big things happen. This can often be a good thing, but not always.
Nov 16, 2020 • 28min
NPR and PBS – A Case for Privatization
Send us a textLike so much media today, the content of NPR and PBS carries a bias, a specific viewpoint. It is not enough that we disagree with the leftist content and opinions extolled on through the Corporation of Public Broadcasting. We oppose the government being in the new opinion business altogether.
Nov 11, 2020 • 28min
A Selected History of Presidential Defeats
Send us a textWe have now featured 58 presidential elections, and have 45 or 46 presidents (depending on the recounts). Not all of the disparity of these numbers are due to deaths in office nor those wishing to serve one term. Eight presidents have lost elections having served one term. And as of this writing, it could nine. Learn more about those who ran but came up short.
Nov 9, 2020 • 15min
Conservative Historian Book Excerpt Number 3
Send us a textIn the final excerpt from our book we provide two pieces of free content. The first is a column on Climate Change entitled Climate Change - 200 Million Years Ago. The second piece is a slice from a ranking of the greatest admirals in history. The book is available in hard cover and Kindle versions on Amazon.
Nov 4, 2020 • 18min
A Wariness of Certitude
Send us a textProgressives make their plans on the reordering of society with total certitude. History proves this is not a good thing. Learn more in this podcast.
Nov 2, 2020 • 15min
Bruce Springsteen, Joe Biden, and Conservatism
Send us a textAs the election nears its conclusion (at least until the recounts begin) Biden is being supported by none other than the "Boss" himself, Bruce Springsteen. Art can transcend the vision of the artist and this in case, it does. Bruce's earliest, and most popular works, are anthems to conservatism. Listen here to find out how.
Oct 29, 2020 • 50min
Movies, Mayhem and the Media - An Interview with Gustavus Aves
Send us a textWhat is the secret to predicting presidents? Why has the media become so divisive? Was Lawrence of Arabia or Citizen Kane the best movie ever made? We tackle these issues and many more. I am joined in the studio by a guy who is like a brother to me. Well actually he is my brother and his take on presidents and movies is - unique!
Oct 27, 2020 • 13min
Conservative Historian Book - Free Excerpt Number 2
Send us a textIn this excerpt from the Conservative Historian Book - Collected Works, we look at the criteria for ranking out 45 presidents. We also offer a sneak peak at number 16 (hint, the skipper of PT 109.
Oct 20, 2020 • 11min
Conservative Historian Book Free Excerpt - "On History"
Send us a textOur new book, Conservative Historian - Collected Works is available for sale on Amazon. This is an excerpt from the first essay in the book called "On History." This essay addresses the best goal for a historian and how history is used in the United States today. Hope you like this free excerpt!
