Ancient Greece is foundation of Western-European civilization. What makes it so special? The Greeks were the first to develop true philosophical inquiry. They led the way in literature, theater and art. But their most enduring accomplishment is the balance they found between the interests of the individual and those of his community. For the Greeks…

Over the past few weeks, we have recorded interviews with guests for the 2024 seasons The Dead Prussian and On Rome podcasts. We have also been recording episodes for our host-read narrative shows Battles and Enemies of Rome, which are currently premium-only shows that will be open-access in 2024. Below are some of the initial topics for you on our…

On November 9, 1923, Adolf Hitler and the NSDAP tried to throw of the yoke of international Jewish finance. Their attempt was defeated, but sowed the seed for the future Third Reich.Prussian Socialism Podcast

On April 16, 1300, Italian poet Dante Alighieri was the first living man to see Hell with his own eyes. Guided by Vergil, Dante is wrenched back and forth from fear to wonder, giddy glee to sheer, monstrous terror. He beholds the torments of popes and kings, Romans and Greeks, and no small number of his own personal enemies. This harrowing adventur…

What is a Nation? Is it a state, a language-group, a race, or something else entirely? For years, the right-wing has riven itself with moronic disputes about whether this or that group is White... somehow overlooking entirely that race is only part of what makes a Nation. With reference to Hitler, Spengler, Yockey and Friedrich Meinecke, Gregory an…

Prussian Socialism Episode 32: El Cid and Richard the Lionheart. In Europe's centuries-long fight against Islam, the two greatest heroes were Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar "El Cid" and Richard I "the Lionheart". In Spain: El Cid (1043-99) led a band of champions to carve out a new Christian kingdom and defended it from the fanatical counter-attack of the b…

Announcing On Rome Season 1 Kickstarter Campaign! Step into the captivating world of ancient Rome with the On Rome podcast. Over 12 episodes, we will delve into the hidden stories of renowned Roman personalities, battles, literature and landmarks across the empire, unveiling histories often concealed from view. It's more than a travel guide; it's a…

In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and author Dr Jade McGlynn from King's College London's War Studies department. They discuss her book on the Russian-Ukrainian War, Russia's War. Mick and Jade discuss the Russian population's perceptions of the war in Ukraine. Jade provides a confronting answer to the final question. You can also grab a boo…

For most historians, German history is Prussian history. The Prussian tradition from Frederick William I onward explains the high proficiency of German armies from 1870-1945. But what about the other German states? What about Austria and Switzerland? Was the Prussian style of war--emphasizing speed, offensive power and detailed planning--the inevit…

What is Islam? Who was Muhammad (PBUH)? Why should White people care? Join Gregory Conte for a fun-filled journey through Middle Eastern History.Prussian Socialism Podcast

In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and business leader Dr Kate Devitt from Better Beliefs. They discuss her upcoming chapter on Meaningful Command in a future where autonomous systems are ubiquitous in military forces. Mick and Kate also discuss the ethical underpinnings of human interaction with emerging technology in the context of armed co…

Oswald Spengler believed that European Civilization could have one last act. Through "soul discipline" a new force could rise up to overthrow money-power and establish a great--but by no means perfect--order. In this lecture Gregory Conte draws on Decline of the West and Hour of Decision to explain Spengler's thinking on the rise and coming fall of…

In this episode, Mick chats with scholar and author Natalia Wojtowicz about her book, Wargaming Experiences: Notes from a Wargaming Lecturer. Mick and Natalie discuss the intricacies of wargaming and the differences between civilian and military approaches. Natalia provides an insightful answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crac…

In this episode, Mick chats with former author Heidi Langbein-Allan about her debut book, Save the Last Bullet, a historical memoir co-authored with her father about his experiences as a boy soldier in Nazi Germany. Mick and Heidi discuss the indoctrination and use, and abuse, of children in Hitler's regime and the profound effect it had on her fat…

In Mein Kampf, Hitler lays out quite clearly the principles of how to organize politically in the face of tough opposition. He also explains the importance of culture for bringing together workers and professionals. Gregory Conte and William continue their in-depth discussion of Mein Kampf, Book 1, Chapter 12. Happy 4/20. This episode is a sequel t…

Oswald Spengler's Decline of the West offered a radical new interpretation of history. Published at the end of WWI, Spengler attacks the conventional notions of how history should be written and studied. He posits that history should not be viewed as a world-wide series of developments leading to the present moment, but instead that there have been…

Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf is the greatest political treatise of all time. Everyone knows Hitler's opinions on race, Jewish power, and international finance. But what are we supposed to do about it? Greg Conte and William bring you an in-depth discussion of Mein Kampf, Book 1, Chapter 12. Hitler's electrifying thesis: The working class is the key to…

From the mists of ancient Denmark comes this tale of terror and heroism. Beowulf is the story of a Geatish hero who slays three powerful monsters in his life-long quest for fame and honor. Most literature--comic or tragic--tries to be subtle, thought-provoking, emotional. Beowulf is raw awesomeness. It is one of the few books that every young man o…

Romania lies at the edge of two great civilizations: Western-European and Slavic-Russian. For 300 years, it was a bastion against another: the Islamic. Through it all, Romanians, Hungarians and German settlers (Siebenburger Saxons) fought Europe's common enemies, and--often enough--each other. In the 19th and 20th centuries, yet another element cam…

Christmas... the best day to talk about politics with your real community. No matter how you figure it: A popular mass movement is the only way to overthrow the Jewish overlordship of America and Europe. By no other means will the political condition of Whites be bettered. Greg Conte and William pull apart every idiotic "strategy": infiltration, ho…

For four centuries, Indonesia--the world's largest archipelago--was ruled by the Dutch. Who knew? Famed as a source of cash crops like nutmeg, coffee, indigo, and sugar, the Dutch East Indies was the jewel of the Dutch Empire. Greg Conte and William discuss the strange and exotic chapter in colonial history. Books mentioned: Bernard Vlekke, The Sto…

In this episode, Mick chats with Associate Professor Matthew Ford about his new, co-authored book, Radical War. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the perception of modern conflict. Matthew provides a third answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crack on here.Mick Cook

In this episode, Mick chats with former U.S. Army Officer, Major (ret'd) John Spencer about his new book, Connected Soldiers. They discuss the influences of modern technology and the way in which connection through technology has affected the experience of conflict. John provides a fresh answer to the final question. You can also grab a book & crac…

Prussian Socialism Episode 22 The German Settlement of Transylvania [featuring Jazzhands] You have heard of America’s Wild West… but what about Europe’s Wild East? In the 1100s, several hundred Western Europeans came to Transylvania at the invitation of the Hungarian king, Geza II. Their mission: to secure the Carpathian Mountains against the attac…

In November of 1918, a leftist cabal overthrew Kaiser William II and sued for peace with their country’s enemies. These traitors agreed to withdraw German troops from all enemy land and to surrender her fleet. In so doing, they stripped Germany of all her bargaining power. It is not surprise that, in the ensuing peace-conference, Germany was made a…

Review of Ariel Toaff book "Pasque di Sangue" and discussion of other Jewish themes in European folklore.Prussian Socialism Podcast

Everyone knows about the Crusades in the Holy Land. But what about the Crusades in the Baltic? For 300 years, the Teutonic Order waged war across the Baltic, Poland and even Russia to bring Christianity to the last Pagan peoples in Europe. The Order was founded in Acre in 1190. After a brief stay in Transylvania, it found its calling in the swampy …

Prussian Socialism Episode 19: Goethe’s Faust, Part 2 “Faust Part 2” is the ultimate expression of the European cultural idea. In this vast, 7000-line poem, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe lays out his mature worldview. There is hardly a topic that Goethe does not deal with: metaphysics, ethics, economics, politics, poetics, even geology. While “Faust P…

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) was one of the greatest and most versatile poets of all time, a rival to Dante, Shakespeare and Vergil. His masterpiece is the philosophical epic Faust, which he worked on for over 50 years. In the traditional Faust-story, Faust sells his soul to Mephistopheles in exchange for 24 years of sin and fun. In Goeth…

Who was Germany's greatest WWII general? According to Field Marschall Erich von Manstein, it was himself. In his 1955 classic Lost Victories, Manstein argues that if Hitler had only listened to him more, Germany could have won the war. He might have had a point. In 1940, Manstein masterminded the invasion of France through the Ardennes. In early 19…

In 202 BC, the Roman Republic was at its height. It had beaten Carthage its most dangerous rival in the Western Mediterranean and was now free to go on a career of expansion and exploitation. In the following 50 years it conquered Greece, much of Spain and north Africa. The Romans got filthy rich. But in the next 70 years it began to break down, a …

A petty Italian city-state went on to conquer Italy and dominate the Mediterranean. At first a town of little consequence, Rome was forced to become a regional power after it was humiliated by invading Gauls in 390 BC. After consolidating its power in Italy, Rome came into conflict with the great sea-empire of Carthage, with whom it fought two tita…

Napoleon humiliated Prussia at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstedt in 1806, reducing Berlin to a French vassal. But after Napoleon's defeat in Russia, the German states rose up against their master. But it was not easy. The Emperor returned to Germany with a new army to beat down the Prussians, Russians and Austrians, and to keep hold of his con…

Prussian Socialism Episode 13: Guderian and the Blitzkrieg. It's August 1941, do you drive on Moscow or the Ukraine? Take Moscow, and Germany deals a huge blow to Soviet moral and cripples the USSR’s logistical system. Take Ukraine, and Germany captures hundreds of thousands of Soviet troops and secures the breadbasket of Europe. Of course, history…

Prussian Socialism Episode 12: Frederick the Great, the Autiste King Over the course of nearly 50 years, Frederick II (1712-86) made Prussia from a minor German state into a European power to rival Austria, France and Russia. After snatching the rich region of Silesia from Austria, Frederick embarked on a series of legal and administrative reforms …

In The Prince, Machiavelli stresses that a leader ought to study war. He also discusses the many uses and dangers in maintaining and employing soldiers. Warren Balogh and Greg Conte argue about the implications of Machiavelli's thinking. What is the proper way to study war? Can too much study of war be bad?…