The Sons Of History

America experienced two mass shooting tragedies within a 24-hour span in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. In a scene that has become all too common, The Sons of History discuss what appears to lie deep at the heart of the issue. Join Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim as they discuss mass shootings, morality and religion in America.

The Sons of History also offer their book and movie recommendations (Alan has two each - YIPPEE!).

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The 66th Anniversary of the Korean War was this past Saturday. President Donald Trump has unprecedentedly gone into North Korea with Kim Jong Un, the North Koreans launched another test missile on July 26, and the Korean Peninsula is still a big question mark.

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass discuss the past, present and possible future of the Korean Peninsula. Learn more about the Korean War and what led to it and how it ended, as well as why getting back to a pre-1880 Korea would be a pretty good thing.

The Sons of History also give their book and movie recommendations. Hint: They're about Korea.

Joshua Philipp of The Epoch Times joins The Sons of History to discuss the French Revolution and how it laid the groundwork for the Russian Revolution and the rise of Communism. Philipp makes comparisons and contrasts between the French and American Revolutions, and provides insight into the main characters of the French Revolution, as well as the differences between the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of the Rights of Man.

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass also make their recommendations for books and movies. Enjoy.

The Sons of History have a nice sit down with Dr. Garry Wheeler Stone to discuss his book Fatal Sunday, regarding the Battle of Monmouth. This insightful interview may answer most, if not all, your questions surrounding the incredibly important battle of the American Revolution and one that helped ensure George Washington remained Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. 

Interested in his book? You can purchase it here.

As always, Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim give their book and movie recommendations. 

Enjoy!

Alan Wakim sat down with Daniel Flores to talk about his time in Afghanistan as an Apache Pilot, as well as his book, South of Heaven, and his recent movie, Above the Best. This is an interview you won't want to miss. We hope you enjoy.

Happy Fourth of July week! The Sons of History present to you a very special episode for this very special week.

This episode comes from Episode 2 on the American Revolution, which can be viewed on our YouTube channel. 

Thomas Jefferson (Dustin Bass) and John Adams (Alan Wakim) discuss what should go into the Declaration of Independence and why. We think you'll really enjoy this episode and learn a lot about what all went into creating the world renowned document.

Alan Wakim and Dustin Bass conducted a Facebook Live event to discuss the 100-year anniversary of the Treaty of Versailles that officially ended World War 1. It was a fun conversation that provides a whole lot of information.

Find out what led to World War I, all those treaties between the nations that created a domino effect, what was in the Treaty of Versailles, and how that treaty led the world into another global conflict. 

We also give our book and movie recommendations!

July 4th is fast approaching. The Sons of History play the roles of Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine in discussing all the events that led to the 13 colonies declaring independence from the British crown. 

From the French and Indian War to the Boston Massacre, The Sons of History cover all the important events that led to the American Revolution. Learn and ton and get some laughs along the way.

This episode is adapted from The Sons of History YouTube series on the American Revolution. Enjoy!

Father's Day is coming up June 16. It's an important day and one that needs to be given some contemplation. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss the importance of their fathers, the necessity of good fathers in our nation, and the Founding Fathers.

This is definitely a conversation you don't want to miss. Whether you had a good relationship with your father or not, we encourage you to listen in and learn why fathers are so important, and how the lack of good fathers is impacting our nation.

Also, The Sons of History give their books and movies recommendations. 

Alan Wakim went on vacation for a week to go hang out where the Founding Fathers wrote, deliberated, and signed into law our most precious documents. He also went around to visit sites of some of the biggest battles of the American Revolution. With all that fun history, Alan noticed something disturbing, and it has everything to do with our nation's future.

Take a listen to this week's podcast. This is one you won't want to miss.

Also, The Sons of History leave their book and movie recommendations.