Conservative Historian
Bel Aves
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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Sep 2, 2020 • 19min
The Vice Presidential Choice through U.S. History
Send us a textBefore Biden chose Harris, there was Adams, Burr and even Teddy Roosevelt. The history of those running for Vice President is long, and sometimes tortuous. Yet as Adams stated, "I am Vice President. In this, I am nothing, but I may be everything.”
Aug 31, 2020 • 18min
Vive la révolution: The French Revolution and Modern American Protests
Send us a textThe BLM protesters brought a guillotine to Washington D.C. and murdered Donald Trump and Jeff Bezos (??) in effigy. What do we know about the real use of this terror device. What do we know about the French Revolution and its, and socialism's, intellectual godfather Jean Jacques Rousseau? Learn More in this podcast.
Aug 26, 2020 • 19min
What Makes Civilizations Strong
Send us a textIn the fifth century CE, the Western Roman Empire fell and with it we moved from the Ancient to the Medieval worlds. What was lost an what are the lessons for America today? This podcast features Thomas Cahill, Vince Lombardi, St. Patrick and Augustine of Hippo.
Aug 24, 2020 • 19min
Elections that Actually Did Change Everything
Send us a textNow that election season is in full swing we will be inundated by "this is the most important election ever" rhetoric. Is this really the case? Maybe. But for a historical view into American elections that actually DID CHANGE everything, please listen to this podcast. Bel Aves.
Aug 19, 2020 • 32min
Top 20 Historical Movies
Send us a textWhat does 4th Century Alexandrian Professor, a 12th century English Royal Family, a 13th century Mongolian, and a 20th century Rwandan Hotel Owner have in common? They are all part of our Top 20 Historical Movies.
Aug 17, 2020 • 28min
COVID Chronicles: Three Pieces about the Coronavirus
Send us a textInstead of issuing three different pieces seperately, we put the following together because they are all about COVID-19. Story 1 - A History of Pestilence Story 2 - Authoritarianism and ConronavirusStory 3 - The Link of Coronavirus and Climate Change
Aug 13, 2020 • 17min
The Historical Context of Class Envy, Marxism and the Road to Power
Send us a textThe use of class envy to accrue political power is centuries old. But even the Romans did not have to deal with Marxism. This podcast shows why Marxism is still with us, despite the failures of its economics, and its horrific history of mass murder.
Aug 11, 2020 • 48min
The Four Pillars of the Academy: Is this Institution Necessary?
Send us a textFor millennia, colleges have served the purposes of providing instruction, storing knowledge, and creating a platform for critical thinking. But what is the role of the university today in the United States. This podcast explores the purposes of the university and questions their relevancy.
Aug 4, 2020 • 19min
Heroes, History, and the Woke Left
Send us a textHistory is rife with heroes. But what was the common thing about historical heroes? And what does the Woke Left's self conception of their heroism mean for our society? Learn more on this podcast.
Jul 30, 2020 • 21min
The Seven Deadly Sins and Conservative Philosophy
Send us a textWhat do the Seven Deadly sins, particularly lust, greed and envy tell us about marriage, capitalism and socialism? Learn more here.
