Ancient History

Jews vs. Rome: VDH Interviews Barry Strauss on New Book

Victor Davis Hanson talks with Barry Strauss about Jews Vs Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World’s Mightiest Empire, scheduled for release August 19, 2025. They talk about revolts of Masada, Bar Kokhba, and other resistance, plus the historical relevance to the current state of Israel’s geopolitics. Share This

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A Military Historian’s Omnibus

William Tecumseh Sherman, liberation, and race in the Civil War, reflections on the Iraq War, the significance of horses in ancient military tactics, the overlooked legacy of the Byzantine Empire, and more. Share This

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A Weekend in the Hanging Gardens and in the Troubling News

Listen to Victor Davis Hanson’s weekend episode with cohost Sami Winc: Trump sues Pulitzer Prize Board over Russian hoax, new leadership for Democrats, Politico and Associated Press paid by USAID, Cooper Union university sued by harassed Jewish students, and Trump executive order barring biological men in women’s sports. Share This

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Going to Giza and Cutting Through DC Waste

Join the Saturday episode with Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the ancient pyramids in Giza and recent news: Bankman-Fried’s parents want a pardon, Trump re-opens Guantanamo, a retrospective on executive orders and pardons, the hysterical style of interrogation, and David Mamet’s art. Share This

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Trump, Davos, and the New World Order

On this episode, join Victory Davis Hanson and Sami Winc as they delve into the current political landscape, discussing Trump’s recent video address to Davos and the implications of his remarks. Victor shares insights on the controversial comments made by Bishop Budde regarding Trump and the ongoing debates surrounding immigration and social issues. The discussion

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Fire, Trump’s New, and The Temple to Artemis

Listen in to Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc as they discuss the 4th of the wonder of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. They also look at the California fires, ‘newsy’ news on Trump, Honduras, and the presidential panorama at Carter’s funeral. Share This

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The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and Europe Undone by the Left

In this weekend episode, Victor Davis Hanson, with cohost Sami Winc, takes a look at the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, a wonder of the ancient world. They also discuss the strangeness of Leftist violence and the damage it has done to Germany and England. Share This

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Statues, Budgets, and Open Wounds

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc this weekend for VDH’s thoughts on the Colossus of Rhodes, leaking from the Biden White House, the House funding bill, Newsom claims he has been DOGEing in California, Fani Willis off the case, and a never-again Never-Trumper. Share This

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Toxic Males, American Exceptionalism and Papyrus Scrolls

In this episode, Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Jack Fowler discuss James Carville’s critique of Democratic culture, the feminization of the left, the origins and meaning of American Exceptionalism, teaching the Gospel in ancient Greek, and the Herculaneum papyrus scrolls. Share This

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