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The Sons of History podcast is all about giving historical references and engaging dialogue about what is happening today and why it’s happening.
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Korea: Where It Was, Where It Is, and (Maybe) Where It's Going

The Sons Of HistoryJul 29, 2019

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The Final Episode: A Walk Down Memory Lane

The Final Episode: A Walk Down Memory Lane

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss the past five years and six seasons of the podcast as they say adieu. After 200 plus episodes, The Sons of History podcast has come to an end.

A little thank you note:

Today we release the final episode of our podcast. Six seasons. Five years. 200+ episodes. Bestselling authors. Award-winning historians. Guests from across America, France, the UK, and the Republic of Ireland. We have made so many friends and have been honored by our guests and our listeners. Our goal was always to make learning history a fun experience. Those of you who put up with our (Dustin and Alan) bantering and bickering, we thank you. It was always part of the show (just in case you thought otherwise). We always warned our guests before recording that we might start digging at each other and not to be alarmed. 😂 We hope that all of you who listened learned something, whether it be about the Ancient Assyrians, the Greco-Persian War, the fall of the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, the Vikings, the Hundred Years’ War, Christopher Columbus, the American Revolution, the French Revolution, colonialism, slavery, the US Constitution and the Republican form of government, the expansion of the American West, the Gilded Age, World War 1, the Interwar Years, World War 2, the Cold War, the fall of Communism, and everything in between. Our podcast will remain available on the various platforms and on our YouTube channel, so you can always revisit the many subjects and encounter again the varied guests who hailed from places like Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, U of Virginia, Hillsdale, U of Nebraska, the Hudson Institute, the American Enterprise Institute, and all those independent historians who have dedicated decades of their lives to the pursuit of history and truth. We hope that we might have been even the slightest bit of an inspiration for you to become interested in history and to discover how the world works and how its inner workings are far more complicated than we might credit it. To all of you who have listened and will listen in the future, we give you our heartfelt thanks.
- Alan Wakim & Dustin Bass
The Sons of History

Dec 11, 202359:57
Marshal Pétain's Fall from French Hero to Global Villain with Julian Jackson

Marshal Pétain's Fall from French Hero to Global Villain with Julian Jackson

After World War I, Marshal Philippe Pétain was one of France's greatest military heroes. For decades he was held in the highest esteem, but then France fell to the Nazis in 1940 and Pétain instigated the signing of the armistice and began a collaboration with the Third Reich that has led many to wonder how he could do such a thing. Julian Jackson, preeminent historian and author of numerous works on World War II France, joined the podcast to discuss the Marshal and his fall from grace. Pétain, the subject of his latest work "France on Trial," is front and center during this conversation.

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Dec 04, 202301:17:29
The Bloody Battle for England and Her Throne with Don Hollway

The Bloody Battle for England and Her Throne with Don Hollway

1066 is one of the most famous years in history. It established the Norman duke, now known as William the Conqueror, as king of England. But it was hardly as simple as winning at the Battle of Hastings. Don Hollway, the author of “Battle for the Island Kingdom,” joins the podcast to discuss how the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons, Normans, and others fought for the English throne over the decades and centuries. Hollway guides us through this violent era, the betrayals, the murders, the marriages, the mayhem, and how the Church and the belief in divine destiny helped establish the throne.

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Nov 27, 202342:54
Is 600 Years of Agincourt Tradition Wrong? with Michael Livingston

Is 600 Years of Agincourt Tradition Wrong? with Michael Livingston

Michael Livingston is on the case again. He joins the podcast to discuss how a 600 year tradition about the location of the Battle of Agincourt and many of its teachings about the battle could very well be wrong. Just as he did with the Battle of Crécy, Livingston makes a very convincing argument that tradition has again usurped historical fact. We discuss the Hundred Years' War, Henry V, Shakespeare, and more in this fun and enlightening conversation. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe.

Nov 20, 202301:15:17
Who Were the Assyrians and How Great Was Their Empire with Mark Healy

Who Were the Assyrians and How Great Was Their Empire with Mark Healy

The Assyrian Empire is considered by many the first great empire. For several centuries this Mesopotamian people conquered and dominated the world of the Near East. Ancient and modern military scholar Mark Healy joins the podcast to discuss these ancient people, their kings, their methods for dominance, and how this empire suddenly came to an end.

Mark Healy's first book Warriors of the Old Testament was published in 1990. He has written extensively on military subjects of the ancient worlds of Egypt, Assyria, and Rome, to the modern world, specifically World War II. His specialties on World War II history are on German armor, U-boats, and the Luftwaffe. We will be talking with him about his latest book “The Ancient Assyrians: Empire and Army, 883-612 BC.”

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Nov 13, 202301:22:18
The Power Friendship: Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge in the Gilded Age

The Power Friendship: Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge in the Gilded Age

Theodore Roosevelt and Henry Cabot Lodge were the political power players of the early 20th century. Their relationship proved politically beneficial to both men, but their friendship went far deeper than mere politics. We discuss with Laurence Jurdem how these two men helped shape America from the early 1900s onward.Laurence Jurdem is an adjunct professor of history at Fairfield University and Fordham College’s Lincoln Center campus. His work has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and San Francisco Chronicle. He is the author of Paving the Way for Reagan: The Influence of Conservative Media on US Foreign Policy, and his latest work The Rough Rider and the Professor: Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and the Friendship that Changed American History.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe.

Nov 06, 202357:31
How the Spartans Used Proxy Wars for Ultimate Victory with Dr. Paul Rahe

How the Spartans Used Proxy Wars for Ultimate Victory with Dr. Paul Rahe

How did one Spartan defeat thousands of Athenians? It comes down to strategy, and, of course, having others to fight the war. When the Athenians landed on the shores of Sicily, they nearly convinced the Sicilians to acquiesce. But time was not one the Athenians' side. Dr. Paul Rahe joins the podcast to discuss Spartan strategy and how they used proxy wars to enable their ultimate victory over Athens.

Paul Rahe is the Roger and Martha Mertz Visiting Fellow in Classics at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution. He is the professor of history at Hillsdale College where he holds the Charles O. Lee and Louise K. Lee Chair in Western Heritage. He chairs the Board of Trustees of the Institute of Current World Affairs. And just last year, the University of Piraeus in Greece honored him with the Themistocles Statesmanship Award.

He is the author of numerous works, including Republics Ancient and Modern: Classical Republicanism and the American Revolution, Against Throne and Altar, Montesquieu and the Logic of Liberty, four volumes on the grand strategy of classical Sparta - one of which we are going to be discussing this episode, Sparta’s Sicilian Proxy War.


Oct 30, 202301:09:11
Oligarchs, Spies, and the Return of the Cold War with William Maz

Oligarchs, Spies, and the Return of the Cold War with William Maz

William Maz, author of The Bucharest Dossier and The Bucharest Legacy, talks post-Communism Romania, the reign of the oligarchs of Eastern Europe, and, of course, spies. In this episode, we dig into the ongoing struggle in Russia and Ukraine, and the evolution of secret police and intelligence communities.

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Oct 23, 202301:05:44
Nathanael Greene: The American Revolution's Indispensable Man

Nathanael Greene: The American Revolution's Indispensable Man

Nathanael Greene was arguably George Washington's most trusted general, and arguably the American Revolution's most consequential. Greene led the Southern War Department, and his decisions were pivotal in defeating the British. Salina Baker, author of the new book "The Line of Splendor: A Novel of Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution," joins the podcast to discuss the great general and his life.

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Oct 16, 202357:52
War: Can We Still Do It?

War: Can We Still Do It?

Is war no longer a tenable option? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss how nuclear power and biological advancements in warfare has created a deterrent to war, as well as how missed opportunities and the unwillingness to win wars has led to a culture of political and military indecision.

The Sons of History also answer a request from a review on ancient history sources.

For more suggestions on ancient history sources, see below:

Writers from the Classical Period:

Plutarch, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Polybius, Livy, Cassius Dio, Suetonius, Flavius Josephus, Sallust, Tacitus, Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, Julius Caesar, ArrianQuintus of Smyrna, Diodorus Siculus, Herodian, Ammianus Marcellinus, Quintus Curtius Rufus, Procopius, Justinian, Lucan, Appian, Aristotle, Plato, Marcus Aurelius, Cicero, Seneca, Cato the Elder, Cato the Younger, Heraclitus, Epictetus, Hesiod, Homer, Virgil, Apollonius of Rhodes, Ovid, Aristophanes, Aeschylus, Sophocles, EuripidesIsidore of Seville, St. Jerome, St. Ambrose, and Sun Tzu.

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Oct 09, 202356:13
Peter Freuchen: The Polar Explorer Who Was Larger Than Life

Peter Freuchen: The Polar Explorer Who Was Larger Than Life

Medical student, polar explorer, author, movie star, Danish resistor during World War II. Peter Freuchen seemed to be everywhere doing everything. His fascinating life has been captured by Reid Mitenbuler, author of the Freuchen biography, “Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, an Epic Journey, a Lost Age.” Reid’s initial encounter with the larger-than-life figure was a memorable moment in a very memorable place. But then again, everything about Freuchen is memorable. Reid Mitenbuler joins The Sons of History podcast to discuss the Great Dane.

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Oct 02, 202301:13:10
How to Get to the Truth in History

How to Get to the Truth in History

It’s not as easy as it sounds. Just because someone says something, doesn’t necessarily make it true. This goes for the average person, the journalist, the politician, and, yes, even historians. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss some of the topics that have come under attack in fraudulent ways, but more importantly, they discuss how to go about studying history, how to think about history and sources, and how sometimes we can’t know the full scope of a historical moment until we have all (or at least as much as possible) the information.

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Sep 25, 202301:10:14
Oppenheimer: The Movie, the Man, and the Bomb
Sep 18, 202358:16
The Life, Death, and Times of James A. Garfield with C. W. Goodyear

The Life, Death, and Times of James A. Garfield with C. W. Goodyear

James A. Garfield is most often remembered for being assassinated only a short time after his inauguration. His death was a tragedy, but his life was a triumph. C. W. Goodyear, historian and author of the new biography "President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier," joins the podcast to discuss this incredible statesman who overcame everything that stood in his way - except the assassin's bullet.

C.W. Goodyear earned his degree in Global Affairs from Yale University in 2016. then moved to Washington, DC. His first book project was a collaboration with former naval officer Chris Fussell called One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams. His latest work is the biography of James A Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, entitled “President Garfield: From Radical to Unifier.”

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May 29, 202301:08:17
The Past, Present and Future of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Past, Present and Future of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

When the war between Russian and Ukraine started in February of 2022 it was the continuation of an ongoing conflict. Ukraine desires independence and Russia wants to draw the nation back into the Russo fold. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the Russo-Ukrainian history, the problem with NATO, Putin's reasons for invading, and Zelensky's leadership. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a rating and a review.

May 22, 202301:12:34
What Would The Sons of Liberty Do?

What Would The Sons of Liberty Do?

As the rights of Americans continue to ebb and flow with each Supreme Court session, as well as local, state and federal edicts, the question arises: What would The Sons of Liberty do? Dustin and Alan break down what this freedom fighting group did and is it something Americans replicate. They also discuss the states' power of non-compliance, as well as that of the everyday citizen. A roadmap to maintaining our everyday freedoms.


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May 15, 202301:31:56
The Destruction of an American Army with Alan D. Gaff

The Destruction of an American Army with Alan D. Gaff

It is considered the single greatest defeat of an American Army by Indians, but it isn't nearly as well known as many other battles of the Indian Wars. The Battle of the Wabash, also known as St. Clair's Defeat, is not merely an important battle for the sake of American history, but also for the sake of military history and strategy. As cascade of failures ultimately led the destruction of General Arthur St. Clair's army, but there are many things believed about this battle-turned-massacre that are misunderstood.

Alan D. Gaff is an independent scholar and the author of several works, including the bestselling Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir; Blood in the Argonne: The “Lost Battalion” of World War I; Bayonets in the Wilderness: Anthony Wayne’s Legion in the Old Northwest; and his latest book that came out this year Field of Corpses: Arthur St. Clair and the Death of an American Army.

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May 08, 202353:58
Gold, Glory, and Gore in America's Westward Expansion with Elliott West

Gold, Glory, and Gore in America's Westward Expansion with Elliott West

A military victory in the Mexican-American War and the discovery of gold in California led to the great land and gold rushes that renowned historian Elliott West calls the Great Coincidence. Learn about the westward expansion, the violence that erupted, the opportunities it offered, the wealth it created, and how the new lands leveraged America's power in the world. A memorable conversation full of information, dispute, and American history.

Elliott West is the Alumni Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus at the University of Arkansas. He is the author of several works, including The Last Indian War: The Nez Perce Story, The Contested Plains: Indians, Goldseekers, and the Rush to Colorado, which won the Francis Parkman Prize and the PEN Center Award. And his latest book, which we are going to discuss, Continental Reckoning: The American West in the Age of Expansion.

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May 01, 202301:09:47
Who Are the Texas Rangers? with Dr. Jody Edward Ginn

Who Are the Texas Rangers? with Dr. Jody Edward Ginn

The Texas Rangers are celebrating their bicentennial this year. You may be thinking how that is possible since Texas wasn't even declared a republic until 1836 and didn't become the 28th state until 1845. Dr. Jody Edward Ginn, author, historian, and the Director of Development for the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum, talks all things Texas Rangers - the highs, the lows, and the misunderstood.

Jody Edward Ginn is Director of Development for the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame & Museum. He’s the former Executive Director of the Texas Rangers Heritage Center in Fredericksburg, Texas. He is a former law enforcement investigator/administrator and U.S. Army veteran with two decades of experience as a Public Historian. He’s the author of East Texas Troubles. He was also a history consultant on the Netflix Original film The Highwaymen with Kevin Costner and Woody Harrelson about the Bonne and Clyde saga. And lastly and probably most importantly, he made a special guest appearance on our two-part Eisenhower/Nimitz road trip documentary that came out last year.


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Apr 24, 202301:17:45
Did Woodrow Wilson Go Insane after the Great War? with Patrick Weil

Did Woodrow Wilson Go Insane after the Great War? with Patrick Weil

Patrick Weil joins the podcast to discuss Woodrow Wilson's sanity during the process of trying to ratify the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. His book, The Madman in the White House, addresses the psychobiography of Wilson written by Ambassador William Bullitt and Dr. Sigmund Freud and how they came to their conclusion - based on the testimony of many others who were close Wilson at the time - and the use of Freud's psychoanalysis.

Patrick Weil is an Oscar M. Ruebhausen Distinguished Fellow at Yale Law School and a research professor at the National Center for Scientific Research in France. He is the founder and president of Libraries Without Borders. He is also the author of The Sovereign Citizen, How to Be French, and his latest - The Madman in the White House: Sigmund Freud, Ambassador Bullitt, and the Lost Psychobiography of Woodrow Wilson.

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Apr 17, 202301:12:48
The Man Who Created America's Cold War Policy with Frank Costigliola

The Man Who Created America's Cold War Policy with Frank Costigliola

George F. Kennan was one of the most influential and important American diplomats of the 20th century. His 1946 Long Telegram and 1947 Mr. X article in Foreign Affairs initiated America's Containment Policy against the Soviet Union during the entirety of the Cold War. Frank Costigliola, author of the new biography on Kennan and a foreign policy expert, joins the show to discuss Kennan's influence, the Containment Doctrine, and the current military crisis between Russia and Ukraine.

Frank Costigliola is a board of trustees distinguished professor of history at the University of Connecticut. He is the former president of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the American Philosophical Society, the Norwegian Nobel Institute, the University of Connecticut Humanities Institute, and NATO. His books include The Kennan Diaries; Roosevelt’s Lost Alliances; Awkward Dominion: American Political, Economic and Cultural Relations with Europe, 1919-1933; France and the United States: The Cold Alliance since World War II; and his latest, Kennan: A Life between Worlds. 


Apr 10, 202358:60
Is America Conducting a National Suicide?

Is America Conducting a National Suicide?

The most efficient to creating a monopoly is to secure government assistance that blocks competition from entering a specific economic arena. This can lead to a lack of economic opportunity and growth individually and corporately, but what happens when private industry and the government coordinate against the people's liberty - the liberties enshrined in the Constitution? Big Tech, Mass Media, Big Pharma and other massive corporations have been working in sync with Local, State, and Federal entities to crack down on freedom of speech, freedom of worship, and the freedom to choose. Is America in the process of committing suicide by destroying all it has built over its history? Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss on the podcast.

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Apr 03, 202301:24:32
The Barbary Pirates and an Unsung American Hero

The Barbary Pirates and an Unsung American Hero

Des Ekin has uncovered an American who deserves to be discussed among the many heroes (and anti-heroes) of early America. Ekin, the author of the new book "The Lionkeeper of Algiers," joins the podcast to discuss the battles with the Barbary Pirates during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in America and the subject of his book, James Cathcart - a young sailor who has all the makings of Rick from the film Casablanca. Leave a LIKE and a COMMENT if you enjoyed this episode. WEBSITE: https://www.thesonsofhistory.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesonsofhistory/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/sonsofhistory FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheSonsOfHistory/#barbarypirates #earlyamerica #americanhistory

Mar 27, 202301:13:05
Is Our Government the One Our Founding Fathers Feared?

Is Our Government the One Our Founding Fathers Feared?

The Federalists promised that the federal government would only go so far in its authority. Over time, the government housed in Washington D.C. has continued to grow and expand, swallowing up more and more power from the 50 states and its citizens. The Sons of History discuss how several amendments have contributed to these power grabs, what States should do in response, and how Americans should compare the current governmental status with that of what the early Americans fought against with Great Britain.

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Mar 20, 202301:16:51
How Ancient Greece’s Wars Helped Preserve Democracy with Steve Kershaw

How Ancient Greece’s Wars Helped Preserve Democracy with Steve Kershaw

The great battles of Ancient Greece and Persia are interesting no matter what century you live in. Stephen Kershaw is a leading scholar on the subject of Ancient Greece and is a classics professor at Oxford University. We discuss the three battles of Marathon, Thermopylae and Salamis and how those outcomes altered the course of history.

Steve Kershaw is editor of The Penguin Dictionary of Classical Mythology. He earned his PhD at Bristol University under the supervision of Professor Richard Buxton, one of the world’s leading scholars on Greek mythology. Professor Kershaw currently teaches at the Oxford University Department for Continuing Education. He is the author of Greek Myths and Legends: Tales of Heroes, Gods & Monsters; Mythologica; Barbarians: Rebellion and Resistance to the Roman Empire; A Brief History of Atlantis: Plato’s Ideal State; A Brief History of the Roman Empire; A Brief Guide to Classical Civilization; A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths; and the recent The Harvest of War: Marathon, Thermopylae, and Salamis: The Epic Battles that Saved Democracy.

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Dec 12, 202201:10:38
The Many Things You Don’t Know About the End of the Pacific War with Barrett Tillman
Dec 05, 202201:08:43
Pushing Back on Woke Comics with Rippaverse Comics Creator Eric July

Pushing Back on Woke Comics with Rippaverse Comics Creator Eric July

Are you tired of the woke agenda in comics, like Marvel and DC? The culture war has been ongoing and Eric July is mounting an assault on the comic book world that looks to move comics back to good stories, great characters, and a universe that actually makes sense. July is the founder and creator of Rippaverse Comics, and his first comic "Isom" has taken the comic world by storm. He joined the show to discuss the current woke trends in comics and comic hero movies, how the big corporations like Disney are ruining what was once a great thing, and how "Isom" has far exceeded even his expectations.

Eric July is the creator of YoungRippa59 on YouTube, the front man for the metal band Backwordz, and the creator of Rippaverse Comics. 

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Nov 21, 202201:28:39
Caesar, Cato, and How Partisanship Destroyed the Republic with Josiah Osgood

Caesar, Cato, and How Partisanship Destroyed the Republic with Josiah Osgood

Historians often point to the similarities between Rome and America. Both are republics. One fell and the other appears to be on its way. How much did partisan politics impact the demise of the Roman Republic? Josiah Osgood, historian and author of “Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato’s Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic,” joins the podcast to discuss how two great and influential politicians ruined a really good thing.

Josiah Osgood is Professor of Classics at Georgetown University. He has published several books including, Caesar's Legacy: Civil War and the Emergence of the Roman Empire (Cambridge, 2006), Turia: A Roman Woman's Civil War (Oxford, 2014), Rome and the Making of a World State, 150 BCE - 20 CE (Cambridge, 2018), How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic by Sallust; and his latest Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato’s Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic.

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Nov 14, 202201:35:05
Why Do Americans Love Crony Capitalism? with guest Thomas DiLorenzo

Why Do Americans Love Crony Capitalism? with guest Thomas DiLorenzo

How come so many Americans suddenly accept crony capitalism? Thomas DiLorenzo, author and senior fellow at The Mises Institute, joins the podcast to discuss the varying schools of economics, the history of crony capitalism, how Americans have typically always been against it until the recent pandemic with big pharma and the shuttering of small businesses in favor of large corporations, as well as the obvious relationship between governments and the climate change community (their push to end industries, like coal and oil, as well as their push to move everyone to electric vehicles and more).

Thomas DiLorenzo is a former professor of economics at Loyola University Maryland and a member of the senior faculty of the Mises Institute. He is the author of How Capitalism Saved America; Hamilton's Curse; Organized Crime: The Unvarnished Truth About Government; The Problem with Socialism; and The Problem with Lincoln.

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Nov 07, 202201:25:08
Where Have All the Statesmen Gone? with guest Daniel J. Mahoney

Where Have All the Statesmen Gone? with guest Daniel J. Mahoney

What does it mean to be a statesman and who in the past can we look to for those examples? Daniel J. Mahoney, the author of “The Statesman As Thinker,” joins the podcast to discuss why America needs more statesmen rather than politicians, and what it takes to become a statesman.

In the same vain as Plutarch's Lives, Mahoney has assembled a number of historical figures who were or became great statesmen during times of crises. We go all the way back to the end of the 18th century and venture up to the modern age. These political figures are from various regions of the world, enduring varying circumstances that made them rise to the top.

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Oct 31, 202201:35:19
Welcome to the End of the World…Seriously with guest Peter Zeihan

Welcome to the End of the World…Seriously with guest Peter Zeihan

Peter Zeihan, one of today’s most prominent geopolitical strategists, has mapped out how the world as we know it is about to come to an end in his newest book "The End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization." FYI: The results are not good. See which nations will crumble, which ones won’t, and which ones will do better than most. SPOILER ALERT: No nation comes out unscathed.

Why is the world as we know it coming to an end? Historical decisions have led the world's nations to this point - from population decreases to trade issues to food shortages, it appears to all be closing in now. This is why history is so important - it can help predict the future to prepare for it (at least as best as possible). 

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Oct 24, 202201:30:47
What We've Gotten Wrong About the Hundred Years War with Dr. Michael Livingston

What We've Gotten Wrong About the Hundred Years War with Dr. Michael Livingston

Understanding history is often contingent on geography. That's never more true than in military history where the location of a battle helps tell the whole story. Dr. Michael Livingston, professor at The Citadel military academy and the author of "Crécy: Battle of Five Kings," joined the podcast to discuss how centuries of hearsay and unwalked battlefields have led historians to get one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War wrong. Not only has this led to misunderstanding the battle, but also the entire war and its historical figures - from kings to soldiers.

What if the Battle of Crécy didn't take place where it was always thought to? How would that change our perceptions of the military tactics of the French and English? How would it change our views of its kings? And how would it change our views on one of Europe's most important and longest conflicts - The Hundred Years War? Our interview discusses all of that and more.

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Oct 17, 202201:12:47
A Judicial View on America’s Decline with Judge Mark Boonstra

A Judicial View on America’s Decline with Judge Mark Boonstra

Mark Boonstra has been a judge on the Third District of Michigan’s Court of Appeals for the past decade. He is also the author of “In Their Own Words,” a study into the words of the Founding Fathers and what they would think of the current status of America. We will be discussing his thoughts on the history of the country, the country’s current state, and where we go from here.

The third volume of the "In Their Own Words" is set to be published just before Christmas, so keep an eye out.

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Oct 10, 202250:11
How the Romans Betrayed Their Protector and Got Sacked for It with Don Hollway
Oct 03, 202201:06:42
Landmark 2022 SCOTUS Session and the Struggle for Personal Freedom in the US with Joe Wolverton
Sep 26, 202201:37:07
When the Keepers of History Are Cowards with Phil Magness

When the Keepers of History Are Cowards with Phil Magness

In this first episode of the new season, we will be discussing the fallout from AHA president James Sweet’s apology for being honest about The 1619 Project and the issues of presentism. The issues of presentism are glaring and it undermines the study of history and the integrity of those who practice it. The president of the American Historical Association, James H. Sweet, wrote a column for the AHA addressing the problem. This created an uproar and the Twitter mob came after him. The Left created such a stir that Sweet bowed to their pressure and issued an apology, which is now above the column he wrote. Phil Magness wrote an article for the American Institute for Economic Research entitled “The Suicide of the American Historical Association" about how Sweet's Soviet-style apology is a picture perfect representation of the ills we see in the industry of history. 

Phillip W. Magness is the Director of Research and Education at the American Institute for Economic Research and a Research Fellow at the Independent Institute. He holds a PhD and MPP from George Mason University’s School of Public Policy, and a BA from the University of St. Thomas (Houston). His books include “Colonization After Emancipation: Lincoln and the Movement for Black Resettlement”; “Cracks in the Ivory Tower: The Moral Mess of Higher Education”; and “The 1619 Project: A Critique.” He has taught public policy, economics, and international trade at American University, George Mason University, and Berry College. His articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Newsweek, Politico, Reason, National Review, and the Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Sep 19, 202201:26:41
Returning to Self-Government Through Civics with David Randall

Returning to Self-Government Through Civics with David Randall

America's educational institutions, from secondary to post-secondary, continue to perform abysmally in teaching history and civics. In many ways, the lack of knowledge about how the republic works explains why America sits on a stack of massive problems. America's government is powered by its citizens, but ignorance - from voters to legislators - seems to be running rampant. David Randall, Director of Research at the National Association of Scholars, joins the podcast to discuss his latest study: "Learning for Self-Government: A K-12 Civics Report Card." Randall has analyzed many of today's famous and infamous history and civics lesson plans provided by schools and/or organizations. As the school year closes and a new one approaches, this is a perfect time to have this conversation.

May 23, 202201:14:41
Cicero, Caesar and the Catiline Conspiracy with Josiah Osgood

Cicero, Caesar and the Catiline Conspiracy with Josiah Osgood

Lucius Sirgius Catiline was a Roman senator and patrician with a family lineage dating back to the Second Punic War. So why would he take the steps to conspire to have certain senators assassinated and Rome - the eternal city - burned? Historian, author, and professor at Georgetown University, Josiah Osgood, joins the podcast to discuss the famous Catiline Conspiracy and his new book "How to Stop a Conspiracy: An Ancient Guide to Saving a Republic." His book is actually translation of Sallust's famous work "The War with Catiline."

May 16, 202201:14:24
Understanding Democracy and Tocqueville with Dr. Olivier Zunz

Understanding Democracy and Tocqueville with Dr. Olivier Zunz

Dr. Olivier Zunz, the James Madison Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Virginia, joins the podcast to discuss his work on the life of Alexis de Tocqueville. Tocqueville, the French diplomat, came to America in 1830 to study the country's prison system, but truly studied the American political system as a whole. From that experience, he wrote one of the most influential works: "Democracy in America." Zunz is one of the preeminent scholars on Tocqueville and we discuss how Tocqueville influenced France's political systems and how his works continue to impact the perception and understanding of our own country. 

May 09, 202201:09:49
Entering World War 1: How America's Leaders Differed with Neil Lanctot

Entering World War 1: How America's Leaders Differed with Neil Lanctot

Historian Neil Lanctot joined the podcast to discuss his latest book on what led to America's eventual entrance into World War I and how various national leaders - Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Jane Addams - viewed the war and America's role. To understand how America was dealing with the issues of German submarine warfare, foreign affairs, and American isolationism, listen to Lanctot's discoveries and then go get his new book. Very much worth the read.

May 02, 202201:07:52
King Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking with Don Hollway

King Harald Hardrada: The Last Viking with Don Hollway

The Viking Age comes to an end with the death of King Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge. But who was this Viking turned mercenary turned king? Find out the life of a fascinating and brutal character of a millennia ago with historian and author Don Hollway. Hollway joins the podcast to discuss his new book "The Last Viking: The True Story of King Harald Hardrada."

Apr 25, 202251:47
Spies, Communism, and the Romanian Christmas Revolution with William Maz

Spies, Communism, and the Romanian Christmas Revolution with William Maz

William Maz, the author of the new book "The Bucharest Dossier," joins the podcast to discuss his debut spy novel centered around Romania's Christmas Revolution in 1989. There is a ton of information to learn about what life was like under the iron fist of Communism with Nicolae and Elena Ceausescu running the show. We discuss the fall and demise of the Ceausescus and what happened to Romania after the fall of Communism. Also, Maz discusses his book and how he was able to tie in the CIA, KGB, and Romania into one incredible novel.

Apr 18, 202201:07:28
Stalin, Putin, and Russia's Greatest Ballerina

Stalin, Putin, and Russia's Greatest Ballerina

John O'Neill, the co-author of The Devil and the Dancer, joins the podcast to discuss his latest book about Joseph Stalin and Anna Pavlova, Russia's greatest ballerina - and arguably history's greatest ballerina. The book and our discussion also ties in Vladimir Putin and the Russian's use of poisons, which dates back to the days of Stalin. 

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Apr 11, 202253:08
How to Get Woke with The Babylon Bee's Joel Berry

How to Get Woke with The Babylon Bee's Joel Berry

It's a rare occasion that we don't discuss history, but this is about the future of the country, which will eventually become its history. The Babylon Bee has been keeping track satirically of the insanity constantly plaguing America and the West. Managing editor and co-author of "The Babylon Bee: Guide to Wokeness," Joel Berry, joins the podcast to discuss the book, how wokeism is destroying American institutions and Americans in general, and what the next woke agenda is. Rest assured, it is worse than terrible.

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Apr 04, 202201:06:48
How China's Tyranny and Push for Global Dominance Is Pre-Mao

How China's Tyranny and Push for Global Dominance Is Pre-Mao

Thousands of years before Mao ever came on the scene, the rulers of China believed in an emperor to rule the lives of everyone and everything. Emperors of China were looked on as gods and the State was looked on as the "hegemon." The "hegemon" that was the center of the earth and rightful owner of all "under of heaven." Steven Mosher, author of Bully of Asia and one of the preeminent scholars on China, joins the podcast to discuss why China is the great threat to its own people, the West, and the world. 

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Mar 28, 202201:13:23
In Defense of Warren G. Harding with Ryan Walters

In Defense of Warren G. Harding with Ryan Walters

Warren G. Harding continues to find his name at the bottom of the presidential rankings. Ryan Walters, the author of "The Jazz Age President: Defending Warren G. Harding," believes his name should move up the list...way up. The Sons of History discuss why Harding is a much-maligned president, but really shouldn't be. In fact, there is a case to be made that he was one of the more successful presidents of the 20th century.

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Mar 21, 202258:47
How WWII Bomber Crews Survived Behind Enemy Lines

How WWII Bomber Crews Survived Behind Enemy Lines

What was it like being in a B-17 or B-24 bomber during World War II? Better yet, what was it like being shot down and then stranded behind enemy lines? Charles E. Stanley Jr., the author of "Lost Airmen: The Epic Rescue WWII US Bomber Crews Stranded Behind Enemy Lines," joins the podcast to discuss those very questions. Learn about the many hazards of being in a bomber plane and how Americans survived in then-Yugoslavia's Sanski Most.

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Mar 14, 202235:37
The Truth about Benedict Arnold with Dr. Stephen Brumwell

The Truth about Benedict Arnold with Dr. Stephen Brumwell

Benedict Arnold. He is known as America's great traitor. Though there have been numerous traitors in the history of the US, none stands out like Arnold. But is there more than meets the eye to this disgraced general of the American Revolutionary War? Dr. Stephen Brumwell, author of "Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty" and the preeminent scholar on Arnold, joins the show to shed light on a dark figure of America's past.

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Feb 28, 202201:07:55
Is This the End of Journalism? with Batya Ungar-Sargon

Is This the End of Journalism? with Batya Ungar-Sargon

Journalism just might be dead. Why? Politics and wokeism has poisoned it. Batya Ungar-Sargon, deputy opinion editor for Newsweek, joins the podcast to discuss her latest book "Bad News: How Woke Media Is Undermining Democracy." We discuss the history of journalism, its current state, and why people don't trust the media.

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Feb 21, 202256:47
All You Need to Know About the Saratoga Campaign

All You Need to Know About the Saratoga Campaign

Alan Wakim goes on a deep dive into one of the most important battles of the American Revolution, and one of the most important moments in American history: the Saratoga Campaign (commonly referred to as the Battle of Saratoga). Learn about the major players, the mishaps, mistakes, and triumphs on both the American and British sides. It's all here!

Feb 14, 202257:44