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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Nov 11, 2020 • 28min
A Selected History of Presidential Defeats
Send us Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailProgressives 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 Fan MailAs 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 Fan MailWhat 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 Fan MailIn 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 Fan MailOur 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!
Oct 20, 2020 • 24min
Patrisse Cullors vs. Shelby Steele - A Tale of Two African American Voices
Send us Fan MailPatrisse Cullors, co-founder of BLM, just signed a big deal with Warner Media to produce original content. Shelby Steele, a prominent, conservative author, and his son Eli, had their new documentary about Michael Brown cancelled by Amazon. This is the tale of black voices in America today.
Oct 16, 2020 • 21min
The Post Presidential Money Grab
Send us Fan MailJefferson and Madison died in poverty. Barring a timely loan, John Adams might have faced the same fate. There are questions today about Joe Biden's family making money in corrupt fashion but for Post Presidents, there is no need to cross ethical lines. There are a myriad of legal ways to make vast amounts of money all in the light of day. Learn more on this podcast.
Oct 13, 2020 • 17min
The Pyramids, the Taj Mahal, and Social Security
Send us Fan MailFourth Dynasty Egypt was the preeminent nation of its age, then they spent their resources on the pyramids. The Moguls towered over India, then Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal. By contrast the Persians and Romans built roads and bridges. So what is 21st Century America spending on today? Buildings? Infrastructure? Or something else? Learn more in this podcast.
