Conservative Historian
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.
Episodes
329 episodes
Coining History: A View of the Past through Coinage
We are joined on the podcast by Dean Kinzer, an expert in ancient coins. Dean lays out how coins can be a guide of history. We go from Rome of the Kings all the way to Constantine the Great. Notes:kinzercoins.com...
The Origins of Labor Day
We look at the beginnings of Labor Day and what it means for our nation today.
A History of Astronomy
We look at the study of the cosmos moving from Aristotle to Ptolemy, from Al Tusi to Kepler and Galileo, from Herschal to Hubble and finish with modern Astronomy.
The So Called Robber Barons
We go to late 19th Century America and look at the Captains of Industry. Were they exploitative villains or builders of America's future?
Sitcoms as History
Is it fair to use sitcoms from 40 years ago as a marker of our history, and comparison with affordability today? We explore using Married With Children, Roseanne, The Cosby Show and Brady Bunch.
The Seleucids and Alexander's Legacy
We look at the largest of the successor (Diadochi) kingdoms built after the death of Alexander. A mixed legacy of west meets east but also ending in ignominy. Show notes:Antiochus the Great by Michael Taylor ...
Hidden History - Revealed!
We talk with Jeremy Ryan Slate the founder of the Hidden Forces in History and Roman Pattern podcasts about Romans such as Aurelian, English Kings Henry V and VII, what we can learn today from Roman decline. Notes: Ronal...
Five Historical Movies that Should be Made Today
We travel from 24th Century BC Akkad to the Napoleonic Era looking for good subjects worthy of portrayal. Sargon, St. Louis and Nelson all make appearances.
Two-fer: Directors and Actors who Made More than One Historical Movie
We look at Spielberg/Hanks, Ford/Wayne, Lean/Guinness and reluctantly Griffiths/Gish to view historical movies where a director and actor collaborated more than once.
Wickedness in the White House: A History of Presidential Financial Corruption
We take a walk through presidential history to ID financial chicanery in the executive branch
Roping History
We are joined on the podcast by Tim Queeney, author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization. We travel from the stone age to Egypt, Polynesia, the Age of Sail and even go to Mars. &nbs...
250 Years and Counting: The Birth of American Independence
We explore the 4th of July Holiday and on this, the 250th anniversary of our nation, all of the meanings of that great day.
250 Years and Counting: What Would the Founders Think of America Today?
We look at modern America and hear from the Founders about what they would think of America 250 years after the new nation was born.
250 Years and Counting: Why the American Revolution was Special
We look at who was leading the American Revolution, what motivated them, and the principles upon which they built the nation.
The Obama Library (sorry) Center Accurately Represents its Subject
We look at the Obama (checks notes) Center and revisit its namesake's legacy.
Quirky Historical Movies
My brother Chris joins the podcast for quirky historical movies and we look at Imitation Game, Hugo, and Col. Blimp. We also speculate on whether Elon Musk has scheduled blood transfusions.
Negotiable Nonsense: Do Most Major Conflicts End with Negotiation?
VP JD Vance noted this week that WW2 ended with a negotiation. Also "most major" conflicts did. We look to the historical record to test this contention.
Gerrymandering and Uncapping the House: A Discussion with Jeff Mayhugh
Jeff Mayhugh (projectnocap.com) comes back on the show to talk about how a larger, uncapped House of Representatives would help with gerrymandering, and a host of other ills.
Lyndon Johnson and the Limits of Progressivism: A Critique of the Great Society
We look at LBJ's Great Society and determine its legacy.
Memorial Day: A History
Every year I repost this episode at this time. A history of the holiday that honors those whose sacrifice made all of this possible.
Diocletian: Opportunist or Savior Emperor
We look at the career of Diocletian to determine the effectiveness of his reign and reforms.
Frenemy Kings: Richard the Lionheart and Philip Augustus
We travel to late 12th century Europe and meet two kings who started as allies and ended as bitter enemies. Their rivalry changed Western European history.
