Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers

Pop Quiz | Classical Influences on the Founding Fathers

How did the writings of Greece and Rome influence our Founding Fathers, and what lessons did they take away from these documents? Join us for a conversation about the importance of representative government, the dangers of democracy, and how the Constitution both ensures our right to participate in government and protects us from tyranny.

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Winston Churchill, Part 2 | A Discussion on Fulfilling his Destiny

Winston Churchill, Part 2 | A Discussion on Fulfilling his Destiny

Join us as we discuss part two of the life of Winston Churchill, from his taking of the Premiership to the leading of the English people through one of the darkest periods in history.

29 Mar 202138min

Winston Churchill, Part 1 | Preparing for Destiny

Winston Churchill, Part 1 | Preparing for Destiny

As stated by Andrew Roberts in his book, Churchill: Walking with Destiny, "Before the new MP had even taken his seat, he had fought in four wars, published five books, written 215 newspaper and magazi...

22 Mar 202115min

Winston Churchill, Part 1 | A Discussion on Preparing for Destiny

Winston Churchill, Part 1 | A Discussion on Preparing for Destiny

Join us for part one of two discussions on the life of Winston Churchill, from his childhood to becoming the Prime Minister of Great Britain.

22 Mar 202137min

"The Arms of Krupp" | The Dangers of Corporatism

"The Arms of Krupp" | The Dangers of Corporatism

In 1814, as the empire of Napoleon Bonaparte crumbled from the onslaught of the Sixth Coalition powers, the people of Paris felt the ground shudder as cannon shells burst outside the city walls. A yea...

15 Mar 202116min

"The Arms of Krupp" | A Discussion on the Dangers of Corporatism

"The Arms of Krupp" | A Discussion on the Dangers of Corporatism

Join us as we teach you about the destructive history of the Krupp family, their empire, and the dangers of corporatism.

15 Mar 202136min

The American Civil War, Part 2 | War is Hell

The American Civil War, Part 2 | War is Hell

Around him lay the carnage of battle, men killed or nursing wounds. Smoke filled the air and burned the colonel's lungs. His depleted regiment had already repelled three attacks by rebels charging up ...

8 Mar 202117min

The American Civil War, Part 2 | A Discussion on War is Hell

The American Civil War, Part 2 | A Discussion on War is Hell

Join us as we discuss the end of the American Civil War, the failings of Reconstruction, and the long-term effects of this conflict on our nation's history.

8 Mar 202138min

The American Civil War, Part 1 | War is Glory

The American Civil War, Part 1 | War is Glory

The streets of Washington buzzed with the news. Now seven states had seceded from the Union, and the country stood on the brink. The White House saw streams of officials entering and leaving as the pr...

1 Mar 202117min

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