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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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Aug 29, 2024 • 40min
Imbibing Them Vibes: (Other) Times When Our Politics Were Dumb
Send us a textYou feelin them good vibrations? I'm not. A look through American History for them good vibes!
Aug 22, 2024 • 42min
The Decline of Minds and Empires
Send us a textWe look at the Chinese Tang Dynasty - and Joe Biden's Mind - and look at those factors that determine the decline of our American Republic.
Jul 27, 2024 • 37min
Elites and Today's Politics
Send us a textEveryone is railing against the elites, but those pointing figures are notably among the ... elite. Where does this emanate and what does this mean for our politics.
Jul 18, 2024 • 36min
The Nightmare of Assassinations
Send us a textThe tragedy of this past weekend in which Corey Comperatore was killed, and former President Trump nearly so, illustrates that assassinations are again with us. This is a brief history of assassinations, motivations and how it applies to war.
Jul 12, 2024 • 1h 3min
Should Have Been Better: Historical Movies that Fell Flat
Send us a textJoined by my brother Chris, we look at Unbroken, The Longest Day, and Napoleon. We also look at a few others including Dune and Opperheimer.
Jul 4, 2024 • 32min
The American Revolution Was Exceptional
Send us a textWe look at four different aspects of four different revolutions (American, French, Chinese, Russian) to learn what makes the American Revolution exceptional.
Jun 28, 2024 • 32min
The Purpose of the American Revolution
Send us a textWe explore what is, and what is not, the purpose of the American Revolution. We hear from Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson.
Jun 21, 2024 • 31min
The British Go South: A Story of the American War for Independence
Send us a textWe look at the later years of the American Revolution including the British Southern Strategy.
Jun 14, 2024 • 42min
Seven Reasons to Keep the Electoral College
Send us a textIt is a presidental election year so once again the Electoral College is under fire. We explore the reasons to keep the college, and the true motivations behind those who wish to remove it.
Jun 8, 2024 • 46min
Conservative Bookshelf - Volume 2
Send us a textFrom Cahill to Tuchman, from McCullough to Roberts we provide a series of authors and books to fill your bookshelves, and your minds, with great history.
