Episodes

  • Heretics Chapter 1 - On the Importance of Orthodoxy

    Heretics Chapter 1 - On the Importance of Orthodoxy
    Oct 13 2026
    In which we are gently reminded that the seemingly trivial chatter about orthodoxy and heresy conceals a profound shift in how modern men regard truth and philosophy, often dismissing big ideas as mere irrelevance to practical life. With a mixture of wit and old-world seriousness, it is shown that the neglect of grand theories in politics and art has neither strengthened society nor enriched culture, but rather left us fumbling in the dark without a lamp-post to guide us.
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    20 mins
  • The Ballad of the White Horse Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse

    The Ballad of the White Horse Book VIII - The Scouring of the Horse
    Oct 12 2026
    In which the good King Alfred, settled in the peaceful days of Wessex, contemplates the immutable lessons of history and the persistent challenges to his realm, as he balances the wisdom of old laws with the restless tides of change. The White Horse, kept white by the careful hands of peasants, stands as a symbol both of enduring heritage and the ceaseless need to cleanse away the creeping grass of disorder and betrayal.
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    15 mins
  • The Ballad of the White Horse Book VII - Ethandune: The Last Charge

    The Ballad of the White Horse Book VII - Ethandune: The Last Charge
    Oct 11 2026
    In which a solitary child on White Horse Down quietly contemplates the cycles of loss and renewal, mirrored in the unfolding battle around him, where courage and humble persistence are met with the inexorable forces of fate. The narrative gently traces the resolute stand of a king and his weary band, whose rallying cry summons a fierce and fateful charge beneath the watchful, somber gaze of a sacred vision.
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    15 mins
  • The Ballad of the White Horse Book V - Ethandune: The First Stroke

    The Ballad of the White Horse Book V - Ethandune: The First Stroke
    Oct 10 2026
    In which King Guthrum prepares for a grim encounter upon the heights of Wessex, whilst the forest itself seems to hold its breath before the clash of armies. The air thickens with ancient sorrow and steadfast resolve as Alfred’s men muster beneath the Golden Dragon, and the subtle workings of fate begin with a single, striking thrust.
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    12 mins
  • The Appetite of Tyranny - Letters to an Old Garibaldian - Letter 3

    The Appetite of Tyranny - Letters to an Old Garibaldian - Letter 3
    Oct 7 2026
    In which the peculiar nature of the Prussian character is examined with a sharp yet measured eye, revealing a steadfastness likened to the steadfastness of untiring animals and an unyielding disregard for the complexities of revolution and self-reflection. The narrative gently contrasts this with the rich, turbulent spirit of other peoples, advising a wary unity against the looming threat of an unrelenting force that challenges the very foundations of faith, freedom, and civilisation.
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    13 mins
  • The Appetite of Tyranny - Letters to an Old Garibaldian - Letter 1

    The Appetite of Tyranny - Letters to an Old Garibaldian - Letter 1
    Oct 6 2026
    In which a reflective correspondent conveys to an old friend the singular unity and profound resolve now animating the British peoples amidst a tumultuous Europe, set against the shadow of a certain pernicious spirit he vividly describes. Through a thoughtful contrast of cultural spirits and the lamentable scholarly absurdities claiming great geniuses, the letter seeks to illuminate what is truly at stake for the soul of Europe.
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    16 mins
  • The Appetite of Tyranny Chapter III - The Appetite of Tyranny

    The Appetite of Tyranny Chapter III - The Appetite of Tyranny
    Oct 5 2026
    In which the nature of Russia's past subjugation and its enduring European identity are explored with a careful eye, contrasting its historical resistance to Eastern dominion with the persistent threat posed by Prussian militarism. The narrative gently unfurls the peculiar spirit of these empires, reflecting on the ambitions and contradictions of their rulers as they shape the destiny of Europe’s peoples.
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    17 mins
  • The Appetite of Tyranny - The Facts of the Case

    The Appetite of Tyranny - The Facts of the Case
    Oct 4 2026
    In which the tangled beginnings of a vast European conflict are laid bare with the clarity of a seasoned observer, revealing the simple truths behind tangled promises and broken treaties. The chapter gently reminds us that to seek peace one must first understand the precise origins of quarrel, for justice demands we know who struck first before we can hope to quench the flames of war.
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    14 mins