Bel Aves

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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Bel Aves

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The Wars of the Roses Part II: The Limits of Loyalty 19.02.2026 40:18

Send us Fan Mail 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 12.02.2026 23:16

Send us Fan Mail 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 06.02.2026 49:19

Send us Fan Mail 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 03.02.2026 17:38

Send us Fan Mail 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 30.01.2026 28:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 21.01.2026 1:16:30

Send us Fan Mail 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.com Recent Mike articles: nationalreview.com/2025/07/why-the-iranian-regime-is-still-uniquely-dangerous providencemag.com/2025/12/the-case-for-interdicting-sanctions...

Revisiting the Monroe Doctrine 14.01.2026 29:47

Send us Fan Mail 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 07.01.2026 24:10

Send us Fan Mail We go from Edward IV of England to Mohammad to Gaius Marius to find historical figures who made impressive comebacks.

The Dates of Christmas 22.12.2025 12:35

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore the date of Jesus' birth and what keeping Christmas means.

Yi Sun-Sin: The Greatest Admiral of all Time? 13.12.2025 24:56

Send us Fan Mail 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 05.12.2025 34:44

Send us Fan Mail We look at one of the towering figures of conservativism and explore whether his policies would work today.

Thankfulness and Thanksgiving 25.11.2025 16:29

Send us Fan Mail What is Thanksgiving really about? We explore on this episode. And Happy Thanksgiving America!

The Mirror, the Window and the Anchor: A Conservative Stand 21.11.2025 41:55

Send us Fan Mail 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.

Exorcising the Movies: A Look at 1970s Cinema compared to the 80s 13.11.2025 53:04

Send us Fan Mail Joined by my brother Chris for a look at what made 70s movie unique, and what ended that period.

A History of American Government Shutdowns 06.11.2025 34:36

Send us Fan Mail We go back to the 1980s, and before, to see the root causes of shutdowns and look at 1996, 2013 and 2018 versions.

It's a Long Road to the Top If You Wanna Rock and Rule: Ten Rulers who Rose from Nothing 28.10.2025 33:10

Send us Fan Mail We go from peasant Liu Bang to peasant Diocletian to explore rulers who rose to the Top.

The Holy Roman States of America 16.10.2025 28:03

Send us Fan Mail We look at the complexity of the Holy Roman Empire, its dispersal of power and need to compromise, and compare it with the United States government of today.

Warrior Spirit: What Pete Hegseth Got Right and Wrong in his Big Speech 09.10.2025 31:22

Send us Fan Mail We look at recent DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth's big speech on the warrior ethos through the prism of history.

Repairing the House: Jeff Mayhugh and the Effort to Add Representation to Congress 25.09.2025 52:55

Send us Fan Mail We feature Jeff Mayhugh of the No Cap Fund who discusses the history of Congress, and his efforts to expand the House of Representatives to make it more, well, representative. To learn more about the No Cap Fund please

My Plan for Fixing our Historic Debt and Deficit: Let the Madness Begin 18.09.2025 42:34

Send us Fan Mail My fellow Americans, arm yourselves with pitchforks and torches as I unveil a way to close our $1.7 trillion deficit and try to pay down the debt.

Bad Apples: A History of Government Run Grocery Stores 12.09.2025 31:50

Send us Fan Mail We take a look at gov. run groceries in the US, and other nations, and at the grocery business itself to discover whether it is a good idea. Hint, it is not.

What is Conservatism: A Discussion with Josh Lewis 04.09.2025 58:09

Send us Fan Mail Josh Lewis, founder and publisher of the Saving Elephants podcast, a show that brings conservatism to the Millennials, joins us for a discussion about conservatism, congress and Chester Arthur.

Lost Cause, Lost Minds: A History of the Origins of the Civil War – Part Two 28.08.2025 40:44

Send us Fan Mail We continue our series on the origins of the Civil War taking a look at the society of the South and the States Rights vs. Slavery Arguments

Lost Cause, Lost Minds: A History of the Origins of the Civil War – Part One 21.08.2025 46:35

Send us Fan Mail We explore the recent upsurge of support for the old Confederacy and provide arguments about the origins of the Civil War

Conservative Historian Bookshelf - Volume 3 14.08.2025 25:35

Send us Fan Mail We explore books about the Roman Republic, Colonial America, England, the Ancient Greeks and more.