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The Old World with Will Tanner

Will Tanner
Rhodesia
South Africa
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Lewis and Clark Expedition
Canada
Virginia Gentry
Robert E. Lee
Spanish Civil War
Aristocracy
Sir James Brooke
Virginia
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Meriwether Lewis
World War II
British Empire
Canadian Politics
Jamestown
Tobacco
Cold War

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This episode traces the incredible, glorious partnership between Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson during the American Civil War. It begins with their contrasting backgrounds and temperaments, explaining why they together formed an especially effec... more

In the late 19th century, the British landed elite still seemed secure. A small group of aristocratic and gentry families owned the supermajority of the land, much of the best urban property, and many mineral rights, while also holding political offi... more

This episode examines the rise, dominance, and disappearance of the WASPs, the old American families from the Northeast who dominated business, society, and politics for much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It distinguishes them from the S... more

This is the retold story of the life of Captain John Smith, the military hero who saved Virginia, with a focus on how he represents the model American in many ways. I tell the tales of his upbringing, his Crusade against the Ottomans, his escape from... more

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Recent Guests

Kaiser Von Lohengramm
Guest expert on the American Revolution and Francis Marion
Promoter of founding fathers' history on Twitter/Substack
Episode: The Swamp Fox: Francis Marion's Partisan War Alongside Light Horse Harry Lee
Gregory Treat
Attorney; estate planning and family governance consultant
Self-employed/Private Practice
Episode: The Virginia Gentry's Cursus Honorum: How to Build a Virtuous Aristocracy
Will Tanner
Author/ commentator discussing the Virginia gentry
The Old World with Will Tanner
Episode: The Virginia Gentry: America's Only Aristocracy and What We can Learn from Them
Alice Henningway
Author of Nyika, I Love You
Author; Nyika, I Love You
Episode: What Was Life Like Growing Up in Rhodesia During the Bush War? with Alice Henningway
Chase Davis
Pastor at The Well Church in Boulder, Colorado; author of Offensive Christianity
The Well Church, offensivechristianitybook.com
Episode: Building Christian Heroes with Chase Davis
Paul Fahrenheidt
Historian focused on Virginia military tradition and American military history
National Guard veteran; researcher of Virginia military tradition
Episode: Virginia's Military Culture, and How It Created the American Military Culture with Paul Fahrenheidt
Charles Murray
Author and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute; co-author of Apollo
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: An Interview with Charles Murray: The Real Reasons Apollo Succeeded
Richard Easton
Co-author of GPS Declassified, From Smart Bombs to Smart Phones
GPS Declassified
Episode: The History and Legacy of the Apollo Missions with Richard Easton
Rowdy Yates
Repeat guest on The Old World with Will Tanner, discussing Tom Wolfe
Episode: The Genius of Tom Wolfe, Destruction of Atlanta, and Decay of America's "Moral Tone" with Rowdy Yates

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Will Tanner
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Excellent

    Informative, insightful and useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rfjax34
    United States2 months ago
  • The Lee’s of Virginia

    Will’s obvious passion for the Virginia founders and specifically the Lee family is infectious. One of America’s great founding families with great men at every turn. Fascinating storytelling. Well done sir!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robert of Bluffpoint
    United States2 months ago
  • Amazing Lewis & Clark

    The Lewis & Clark epic was incredibly done. The detail, realism and expense throughout was as enjoyable as it was informative. I recommend anyone interested in the subject to list to this story in how Will tells it. He reached the heights of the best history podcast story tellers in his telling of the tale.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TommyTus
    United States3 months ago
  • Rhodesia

    Will, not sure how to get ahold of you. Could you do an episode on Christianity in Rhodesia? I’m curious how that was with the idea of “tribes”. And our United States Identity with other cultures vs from a Christian mindset.

    Love the show. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CenCalBri
    United States7 months ago
  • Very Enjoyable History Discussions and Exposition.

    After following Will on Twitter for a while I’m so glad I found his podcast. I have really been enjoying his Rhodesia podcasts especially the one with Rory Duncan. Will always has very knowledgeable guests and discusses topics of history from a perspective you will not get anywhere else.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mswan2102
    United States7 months ago

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The Swamp Fox: Francis Marion's Partisan War Alongside Light Horse Harry Lee
Q: What was the turning point that earned Marion the nickname Swamp Fox?
Tarleton relentlessly pursued Marion, who eluded capture for miles through swamps and waterways; his ability to avoid direct confrontation when unfavorable and strike opportunistically, switching to highly effective guerrilla tactics, earned him the moniker Swamp Fox.
The Swamp Fox: Francis Marion's Partisan War Alongside Light Horse Harry Lee
Q: How did Marion and Lee collaborate, and how did their styles complement each other?
Lee brought Lincoln-like mobility and professional dragoon tactics, while Marion provided backcountry adaptability and intimate knowledge of local terrain; together they coordinated raids, supported each other's operations, and achieved significant strikes against British-leaning targets, exchanging horses and strategic insights.
The Swamp Fox: Francis Marion's Partisan War Alongside Light Horse Harry Lee
Q: Could you describe his background and why he became a leader as the partisan war kicked off?
Marion emerged as a capable leader after his early fighting experience in the Cherokee War; he combined a calm, prudent leadership style with a knack for leveraging local militiamen and terrain, which allowed him to organize effective hit-and-run operations as the war shifted to partisan warfare.
The Virginia Gentry's Cursus Honorum: How to Build a Virtuous Aristocracy
Q: Could you introduce yourself and explain why your work is relevant to this discussion?
Gregory Treat explains he is a Texas-licensed attorney focusing on estate planning, family governance, and business succession; he helps families create governance structures that sustain virtue, culture, and continuity across generations, which ties directly into the historical discussion of the Virginia gentry and the cursus honorum.
The Knights of the Golden Circle: A Secret Filibustering Order Almost Built an Empire of Slavery
Q: What was the interaction like between the KGC leadership and major political figures of the time, such as Jefferson Davis?
Key figures like Jefferson Davis were connected to KGC activities through networks and introductions; Davis helped connect López to Lee, showing that prominent politicians were aware of or somewhat sympathetic to expansionist schemes, even if they did not fully endorse direct action.

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What is The Old World about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep historical narrative focusing on long arc themes in American and transatlantic history, from the rise and fall of old elite dynasties to pivotal moments in colonial and Civil War eras. Episodes frequently center on dynastic wealth, governance, duty, and leadership, often through vivid biographies (e.g., Virginia gentry, notable generals, and early colonial figures). The show tends to blend scholarly sourcing with storytelling to illuminate how personal virtue, family legacy, and political power shaped national trajectories. Listeners can expect thorough research, nuanced character studies, and ambition-infused histories that appeal to those who enjoy educational, long-form history with a focus on leadership, lineage, and public duty.... more

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1. Kaiser Von Lohengramm
2. Gregory Treat
3. Will Tanner
4. Alice Henningway
5. Chase Davis
6. Paul Fahrenheidt
7. Charles Murray
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