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
304 episodes
Cato and Caesar: Reform, Rigidity and One Person Rule
Cato and Caesar were there at the end of the Roman Republic. We look at the both men to try to gain insights into the end of an era.
Antioch: Crossroads of Empire
We begin with the founding of Antioch in 300 BC and to its last major sacking in 1268 AD, and all points in between.
Lord Liverpool: The Napoleonic Era and Beyond
Our guest is Prof. William Anthony Hay, author of Lord Liverpool: A Political Life. We discuss the Napoleonic Era and afterwards from a British perspective.
No Kings: Incoherent and a Failure
We look at the the purpose, or non purpose, of the No Kings protests.
A Brief History of Easter
We explore the Jewish, pagan, and Christian roots of the holiday of Easter.
Charles II: The Paradoxical King
We meet Charles II of the English Restoration. His life was the paradox of the Merry Monarch and a strategic, serious ruler.
Paul Erlich and the Willful Ignorance of History
We look at Malthus, Erlich and Human prosperity in this episode.
Oscar 2026
Joined by my brother Chris, we look at the Oscar race and wondering if politically correct positions and attractive actresses uglying themselves up is the path to victory.
The Top Ten Greatest Generals of All Time
We go through every war and and general in history and choose the greatest based on battlefield brilliance, army build and strategic genius.
American Presidents on Film: A Review of Executive Branch Cinema
We look at movies ranging from Young Mr. Lincoln to ... Lincoln. From Fail Safe to The American President.
The Wars of the Roses Part II: The Limits of Loyalty
We explore the 2nd half of The Wars of the Roses and meet with a host of disloyal figures including Warwick, Stanley, Clarence and most of all, Richard III
The Wars of the Roses Part I: The Limits of Kingship
We begin our exploration of the English Wars of the Roses noting that they emanated from the rule, or misrule, of the weak King Henry VI.
Outfoxing the British and Hunting Gangsters: A discussion of Two Books with John Oller
We have a conservation with John Oller, author of The Swamp Fox, a book about Francis Marion, and Gangster Hunters, about the 1930s FBI.
Casting Away: Selecting the Best Actors for Historical Movie Roles
We wade into the current Helen of Troy in Nolan's Odyssey debate to discuss the diverse casting for selected movie roles.
Government by Theater Kids
We look at the role of performance in government going back to the Egyptians, Akkadians and fast forwarding to FDR.
Rational Policy in an Irrational World: An Interview with Mike Coté
Mike Coté of Rational Policy joins the podcast. We discuss current US policy regarding Greenland, Venezuela and China - and also have a shout out to Henry VIII. See Mike's blog and podcast - www.rationalpolicy.comRecent Mike...
Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine
In the light of the capture of Nicholas Maduro, we explore the original intention of the Monroe Doctrine, what it later became, and what such a doctrine means for America today.
The Comeback Kids: Seven Historical Figures Who Were Down but Came Back
We go from Edward IV of England to Mohammad to Gaius Marius to find historical figures who made impressive comebacks.
The Dates of Christmas
In this episode we explore the date of Jesus' birth and what keeping Christmas means.
Yi Sun-Sin: The Greatest Admiral of all Time?
We explore a towering figure of naval warfare and ask whether he stands atop all of history's admirals.
Freedom to Choose: How Milton Friedman Saved Capitalism
We look at one of the towering figures of conservativism and explore whether his policies would work today.
Thankfulness and Thanksgiving
What is Thanksgiving really about? We explore on this episode. And Happy Thanksgiving America!
The Mirror, the Window and the Anchor: A Conservative Stand
In one of of the most important podcasts I have ever done, this provides a clear outline of conservatism against that of the left, and other right wing ideologies. It also illustrates a way forward for our nation.
