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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May 31, 2024 • 30min
Flags of our (Founding) Fathers
Send us a textWe provide a brief history of flags including ones from the Revolution, their symbolism, and why a Supreme Court Justice flag controversy is about a lot more than flags.
May 26, 2024 • 14min
Memorial Day
Send us a textPosted annually on this critical day, we explore the meaning of Memorial Day and here from those who gave "the last full measure of devotion" so that we can enjoy our lives.
May 24, 2024 • 31min
Congressional Kerfuffles, Catholicism, and the Kansas City Kicker
Send us a textWhat do fights between members of Congress and Kansas City Kickers have in common? We explore the arguments of the roles of women in our society.
May 17, 2024 • 32min
Settler Colonialism Through History
Send us a textA significant part of the protests roiling our campuses, and university history courses involve Settler Colonialism. We explore the history of this concept and see how it fits into today's discourse.
May 10, 2024 • 33min
Bonfire of the Academies
Send us a textFive problems with our colleges and how to fix them.
May 9, 2024 • 57min
The Historian and Hardihood Books: A Discussion with Ben Connelly About Non-Fiction and Fiction Writing
Send us a textBen Connelly, founder, publisher and writer for Hardihood Books joins the podcast to discuss non-fiction, science fiction and many other writings.
Apr 25, 2024 • 25min
The Spider King: Successful Foreign Policy
Send us a text We look at the incomparable Louis XI of France to see what an energetic, focused, comprehensive foreign policy looks like.
Apr 18, 2024 • 35min
Protests, Freedom of Speech and History
Send us a textWe have been hit by a wave of protests in the past few years. Some vandalize works of art and others block key roadways. We look at the history of some protests, and ask, what is the price of Free Speech.
Apr 11, 2024 • 35min
The Fourteen Most Pivotal Moments in Early American History
Send us a textA look at American History through the 14 most crucial moments from 1763 - 1859. We focus on Independence, the Constitution and the formidable Andrew Jackson.
Apr 4, 2024 • 37min
Civil Wars in History and Today
Send us a textWe look at Civil Wars in Ancient Rome, modern Russia, China, and Spain and briefly at our own Civil War. We also address the question: is a 2nd American Civil War in the offing?
