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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Jul 27, 2024 • 37min
Elites and Today's Politics
Send us Fan MailEveryone 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 Fan MailThe 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 Fan MailJoined 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 Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailIt 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 Fan MailFrom 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.
May 31, 2024 • 30min
Flags of our (Founding) Fathers
Send us Fan MailWe 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 Fan MailPosted 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.
