Bro History

On today’s episode, we dive back into the Boer Wars, focusing on the tumultuous events leading up to the conflict and the complex relationships between the British Empire and the Afrikaner settlers. We explore the origins of Afrikaner identity, the economic implications of the gold discovery in the Transvaal, and the pivotal figures like Paul Kruger and Cecil Rhodes who shaped this era. As tension...

Attack on Titan’s political themes echo Carl Schmitt’s friend-enemy distinction and real-world nationalism. From Eldians in ghettos wearing armbands to the global reaction to the Rumbling, this anime mirrors 20th-century ethnic politics and ideological warfare. Is the show a critique of fascism—or a defense of it? We unpack the controversial symbolism, the show's moral dilemmas, and whether it's p...

On today's episode, we followup on the Boer Wars, focusing on Afrikaner identity and their conflicts with the British Empire. We explore the Cape Colony, the Great Trek, and early encounters with the Zulu nation, highlighting Zulu military tactics under Shaka Zulu, highlighting significant battles like Blood River, and how these events shaped their national identity. Links to our other stuff on th...

The Iraq War was run by twenty people—and none of them knew what they were doing. Former State Department and Marine Corps officer Matthew Hoh joins us to reveal how U.S. reconstruction money funded militias, how corruption ran wild inside the Green Zone, and how counterinsurgency failed from day one. From $26 million in cash stashed in his bedroom to war briefings that never made it to the battle...

On today's episode, Jose Niño joins us to discuss the surprising developments in Syria. The conversation delves into Bashar al-Assad's flight from Syria and decision to open a medical practice in Moscow, the swift collapse of the Syrian regime, and the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. Jose offers insights into the ethnic and sectarian tensions in Syria, the role of international players like...

On today's episodewe explore the historical narrative of the Boers, the Dutch settlers in South Africa, and their complex interactions with indigenous tribes and the British Empire. Special guest Reginald offers his sharp, humorous critique on the Afrikaners' claim to indigenous status and the British colonial mindset. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory...

On today's episode, we are joined by Joseph Sullis Mullen to discuss his recent Senate race in Michigan. We look at the election results, the dynamics of Michigan politics, and the broader implications of a strong mandate for Trump. We also talk about the national political landscape, examining the factors that influenced the election outcome and the prospects for U.S. foreign policy going forward...

On today's episode, we welcome our new co-host, Reginald, who brings a unique perspective from across the pond. Also, We dive into a fascinating yet bizarre topic: the Moorish Sovereign Citizen Movement in the United States. We also delve into the rich history of the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula and their significant contributions to European culture and knowledge. Links to our other stuff on th...

On today''s episode, Joe Solis-Mullen joins us today to discuss his senate race in Michigan. In addition we talk about how screwed up the domestic and international situation is. Learn more about Joe and his campaign here: https://solismullen4senate.com/ Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/brohistor...

On today's Episode, our friend Matt Hoh joins us to discuss everything from the infamous pager bombings to the prospects of a wider conflict between Israel and Lebanon Support Matt on substack here: https://substack.com/@matthewhoh Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory https://brohistory.substack.com/ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #314 Learn more about...

How did Rome build an empire without destroying everything in its path? This episode unpacks the early Roman Republic’s secret weapon: a flexible system of alliances, patronage, and partial citizenship that let it dominate Italy before ever touching Carthage. We break down Rome’s bizarre founding myths, its mafia-like foreign policy, and why even conquered enemies wanted in. Did the Republic’s rea...

The short answer is yes, but it's a terrible idea haha. On today's episode, we talk about the history of weather modification, from rain dances to cloud seeding. We go a little off the rails talking about some of the conspiracy too. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #312 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germany wins World War I—but then what? We run an AI-driven counterfactual scenario exploring how a victorious Germany could have reshaped Europe, triggered an early Russian Revolution, and avoided the Treaty of Versailles altogether. Would France collapse? Would the U.S. stay isolationist? Would Hitler end up a blogger instead of a dictator? This alternate timeline might blow up your map of the 2...

Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and warfare is no exception. From self-piloting drones to missiles that can identify their own targets, AI weapons systems are rapidly developing, raising urgent ethical and strategic questions. On today's episode, we look into the complex history and evolution of Lethal Autonomous Weapons (or LAWS) in warfare, from early guided missiles to today's au...

On today's episode, we discuss the very weird story about how the Soviet Union tried to cross-breed humans and apes. The craziest parts of this story are less about their failed attempt to create hybrids, and more about the ideals and sensibilities of the scientific community around the world at the time. Bonus: Here's a link to our new music video inspired by this episode: "Soviet Monkey Business...

On today's episode, we try our best to wrap our heads around Hannah Arendt's book "The Origins of Totalitarianism," published in 1951. We focus primarily on her arguments around the history of Anti-semitism. While we struggle a bit to fully grip the text, we make a good faith effort to better understand the historical context of anti-semitism in the 20th century https://www.patreon.com/brohistory...

Trump was just convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business documents. We couldn't help ourselves. On today's episode, we give the background of this and other charges trump is currently facing, and have an open conversation about what we feel like this means for the coming election. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #307 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, we talk about MeK, an Iranian opposition group operating out of Albania who's entire purpose is to overthrow the Islamic republic of Iran. Also, they're pretty much a cult, definitely a terrorist group, and has been buying up US politicians since the early 00's. Enjoy https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #306 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode we discuss the recent events surrounding Gaza's final battleground - the southern city of Rafah. We also discuss the implications of the ongoing pro-palestinian protests in schools and universities, as well as a recent bill passed in the house which attempts to codify into law the definition of anti-semitism. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #305 Learn more about your ad choic...

In today's episode, we unpack the strategic lessons learned from one of the most costly war games in U.S. history, where unconventional tactics by General Van Riper dramatically challenged traditional military doctrines. We analyze how these lessons hold up against the backdrop of today’s geopolitical tensions with Iran, examining potential strategies, the role of technology, and the political imp...

So we started off talking about the rise of anti-semitism, and went into a long debate on Thomas Sowell's theories on violence committed against "middleman minorities" It's a very unstructured episode, with a lot of debate and rabbit holes. Enjoy. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #303 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its bad. LOL In all seriousness though, we started off the episode attempting to talk with Joseph Solis-Mullen about "what is left wing and what is right wing," and it unsurprisingly went down an economic rabbit hole which we think you'll like. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #302 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haiti has been going through a rough couple years following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Since then, over 200 gangs have overrun the capital and the majority of the country, creating a major humanitarian crisis. On todays episode, we discuss the history of how Haiti became Haiti by focusing on the revolution in 1791. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #302 Learn more about...

Following up from last time, On today's episode, we set the dive deeper into ethnic cleansing and subsequent genocide of the "Danube Swabian" Germans living in Yugoslavia after world war 2. Importantly, we paint a picture of the brutality of the third reich towards the Yugoslavians before the end of the war as a backdrop for the brutality of communist partisans towards the remaining ethnic Germans...

On today's episode, we set the background context for a topic in history that often isn't covered - the ethnic cleansing of Germans from European countries post WW2. Covering the lead-up to the cleansing, we explore how it came about that up to 15 million Germans were forcibly displaced (or killed) from the lands they called home for generations. https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #300 Learn more...