The Sons Of History

It's our first episode of the new season and Alan Winter, co-author of "Sins of the Fathers," joins the podcast to discuss the new book, how Adolf Hitler should be viewed by readers and historians, and how difficult it would be to stop the rise of Hitler (even with a second chance). 

"Sins of the Fathers" is the sequel to "Wolf" that follows the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party in 1930s Germany. This historical fiction series is thoroughly researched and historically accurate, all while placing the reader right in the middle of the oncoming devastating storm. Be sure to subscribe, like, and leave a comment!  

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James L. Haley, author of the naval adventure Putnam Series, joined the podcast to discuss his fourth installment in the series: "Captain Putnam for the Republic of Texas." Haley discusses the art of writing good historical fiction and why it's harder to write than nonfiction - which he has written immensely, including works on Jack London, Sam Houston, Hawaii, the Texas Supreme Court, and the Apaches.

Don't miss this episode and be sure to check out Haley's Putnam Series - a great Christmas gift idea.

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Arthur Herman has written another tremendous book entitled The Viking Heart. Herman joined the podcast to discuss his work and how the Scandinavians conquered the world through Viking conquest and later through trade, exploration, and sheer heart and brilliance. Herman's new book takes the reader on a journey of approximately 1,200 years, discussing the many historical figures from the lands of the north that impacted the world then and as we know it today. Learn about the myths and facts of the Vikings and how they helped create the Scandinavians as they are known today.

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This week's episode is very different from any other episode we've done before. Dustin Bass reads letters and speeches from some of our American ancestors, including Ben Franklin, Daniel Webster, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Listen to the perspectives of what those from long ago thought about the meaning of Thanksgiving, including a speech from a Wampanoag Indian.

We hope that you enjoy this Thanksgiving Special and that you and yours enjoy a very Happy Thanksgiving.

The legendary Wilfred McClay joined the podcast this week to discuss his book "Land of Hope" and how his US history textbook is different than most. The Sons of History are big fans of the book because it gives perspective to the American story in a very balanced way. Along with the book, we discuss what has happened to history and civics education in America's schools, why a different demographic is drawn to his recent book, and how a lack of historical perspective has become a detriment to the country.

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Discover the most influential American woman you may have never heard of: Sarah Josepha Hale. Melanie Kirkpatrick joins the podcast to discuss her latest book, "Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman." In this episode we discuss Hale's hardships and tragedies that pushed her into the direction of becoming editor of the most influential magazine of the 19th century. Through her editorship, she discovered some of the country's most talented writers, helped establish Thanksgiving as a national holiday, helped open the door for women in the workplace, and more.  ​

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Donald Frazier, of the Texas Center at Schreiner University and a newly appointed member of Texas's 1836 Commission, joins the podcast to discuss what the Commission is all about and why Texas history is so important to the American story. Supporters and detractors of the Commission are in abundance, but Frazier is working to ensure the proper historical balance is struck. The Sons of History discuss whether the Commission will work and if a governmental creation is the right step.

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More and more, advocacy is usurping an accurate telling of history. The question is can they actually work together? And how often was advocacy done with contemporary works in order to preserve certain views? The Sons of History discuss this and more with Justice Ken Wise, of the 14th Court of Appeals in Texas and the creator of the Wise About Texas podcast, and Dr. Stephen Hardin, prominent Texas historian and professor of history at McMurry University in Abilene. 

As always, Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim give their book and movie recommendations, as well as their choices for This Week in History.

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Lenin. Mao. Castro. Mugabe. Khomeini. Donald Critchlow joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Revolutionary Monsters: Five Men Who Turned Liberation Into Tyranny." The Sons of History talk about how these five dictators came to power across five different regions, but in very similar ways. Dustin Bass and Alan Wakim discuss with Critchlow how the West (whether journalists, politicians, or academics) continued to be enamored we these ruthless tyrants, how academia was a hotbed for revolution each time, what was the ultimate result, and how America and the West is falling into a trap to put themselves in the same situation.

The Sons of History highly recommend this book.

Art Leach was a fighter pilot in the United States Navy during World War II was given credit for shooting down 3.5 enemy aircraft. Leach discusses the difficulties of launching and landing on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, shooting gunboats and Japanese Zeros in the Philippine Islands, and his experience of flying the F6F Hellcat. Art Leach was awarded two air medals and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his service during WW2. Watch all of our military interviews of American soldiers on this playlist. 

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