The Old World with Will Tanner

In this episode, Will and Zoomer Historian do a deep dive into Rhodesian and British imperial history. They discuss how Rhodesia became the land of excellence it was, what sort of men the Rhodesians were, and whether Cecil Rhodes was a great man or great villain. They also comment on whether the British Empire should be viewed positively or negatively by the right, how a shift in post-war ideology shaped Rhodesia's downfall and the Empire's collapse, and what hope there is for modern Britain. Check out Zoomer's Substack here: https://zoomerhistorian.substack.com/ Find him on X here: https://x.com/zoomerhistorian Read Will's thoughts on the book by Peter Baxter they reference here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/a-general-history-of-rhodesia

In this episode, Will and Jonas discuss the history of Rhodesia, focusing on how it created a new people out of the unique conditions it found in Africa, and how a change in the Western ideology doomed it. The comment on Sweden's role in destroying colonial Africa, the ideology of decolonization, Orania, South Africa, and what we in the West can learn from Rhodesia's fall. Check out Jonas's article on Rhodesia here: https://jonasnilssonen.substack.com/p/what-rhodesia-teaches-us-about-our Get his book on Orania here: Orania: Building a Nation Get his book on migration here: When Migration Becomes Conflict: Political Group Dynamics

In this episode, Will and Richard discuss the plague of spite-driven decline through the lens of Richard's fabulous novel, Lost Causes. They discuss Rhodesia, the decay of Britain, the slovenliness of society, and how all of the societal disasters we see around us stem from the same source. They also comment on the Confederacy, Jamaica, and how the IRA became a leftist parody of itself. Get Richard's book here: Lost Causes Find Richard on X here: https://x.com/NicholsAuthor

In this episode, Will and Mortiz discuss the failing institutions in America, the problems lurking across much of the West, and how he is helping combat it by teaching men to be Modern Minutemen. They discuss what that means, what civic actions it can translate into, the importance of language, and how teach and use statecraft to our advantage Find Moritz on Substack here: https://substack.com/@moritzbierling Check out his Modern Minuteman project here: https://modernminuteman.net/

In this episode, Will and Voodoo discuss the history of the Rhodesian Bush War and how strategic mistakes turned a successful tactical effort into a lost war. They discuss the three main stages of the war, how Rhodesian tactics developed throughout, and why the Rhodesians ultimately lost despite winning every battle. They also discuss what Rhodesia's weaknesses were, when the war could have been won, and how missed opportunities led to their ultimate defeat. Find Voodoo on X here: https://x.com/6Voodoo Get his book here: Blood Memory Read about the CIA's involvement in Rhodesia's defeat here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/the-cia-knew-rhodesia-was-fighting

In this Christmas special of the Old World, Will and Evan Amato discuss the nature of Christian nobility, with a focus on what the Bible and Christian theology say on the subject, what that looks like in practice, and what certain families have done to continue in that tradition into the modern day. Find Evan on X here: https://x.com/SirEvanAmato Check out his Substacks here: https://www.lettersfromtheoldworld.com/ https://www.join-invictus.com/ Get his course on style here: https://sixweekstostyle.com/

In this episode, Will and Karl Dahl discuss the course of the Spanish Civil War, with a focus on how Franco won and why that is relevant to us today. They discuss the tactics used by Franco's forces, how he managed relationships with Western powers by presenting himself as an anti-Bolshevik force, how he managed the Germans and Italians, and how he reinvigorated and rebuilt Spain after the war. They also describe how this is relevant to the modern right, and what helpful lessons can and should be drawn from it. Find Karl on X here: https://x.com/CaudilloDahl Check out his Substack here: https://karldahl.substack.com/ Get his book here: Faction: With the Crusaders

In this episode, Will and Karl Dahl discuss the run-up to the Spanish Civil War, with a focus on the political changes that led to a fight between the traditionalists and the communists and how each side organized. They discuss Spanish history, effective organization, the virtue of seriousness as applied to politics, and what the Spanish Nationalists did effectively that we can learn from. Find Karl on X here: https://x.com/CaudilloDahl Check out his Substack here: https://karldahl.substack.com/ Ge his book here: Faction: With the Crusaders

In this episode, Will and Natalia discuss the history of the Virginia gentry. They discuss its British origins and in what ways it was different from the British landed elite, its values, the society it created, and its contributions to the fledgling American nation. They also discuss what remnants of it exist, and why its spirit remains relevant. Find Natalia on X here: https://x.com/classicspilled Read Will's thoughts about the subject here: https://www.theamericantribune.news/p/our-civilizational-spirit-of-anglo-e7d

In this episode, Will and Black Horse discuss the Laurentian elite, a collection of a few hundred families that rules Canada. They discuss its background, its politics, why it is at war with the energy, why it has imported so many Third World migrants, and the basis of its wealth and power. They also discuss how Canada went from a stronghold of empire to its present, awful state. Overall, they show why the Laurentian elite is so rotten, and what it looks like when a rotten plutocracy strip mines a country. Find Black Horse on X here: https://x.com/TheBlackHorse65 Check out his Substack here: https://theredensign.substack.com/