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Revisionist History of War Conference

by Mises Institute
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About the show

The Mises Institute brings together bold thinkers for the Revisionist History of War Conference. Speakers challenge official narratives and uncover the truth behind centuries of conflict, propaganda, and state power.Ready to see history with new eyes? You won’t look at war the same way again.Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, May 15–17, 2025.

Latest episodes

  • The Importance of Ralph Raico’s Foreign Policy Revisionism

    May 19, 2025

    Ryan McMaken discusses Ralph Raico’s critique of war propaganda, revealing how states systematically shape history to justify endless conflict—and why revisionism is essential for reclaiming peace and liberty. Recorded at the Mises…

  • Examining Pentagon Lies in Real Time: A Personal Perspective, a Public Prescription

    May 19, 2025

    From Vietnam to Iraq, Pentagon insider Karen Kwiatkowski reveals firsthand how government lies drive America's wars—and how courageous whistleblowers fight back with truth. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 17…

  • The Myth of Fed Independence After the Treasury-Fed Accord of 1951

    May 17, 2025

    Is the Federal Reserve truly independent? Jonathan Newman uncovers the myths behind the 1951 Treasury-Fed Accord, revealing the Fed's long history as a willing financier of America's wars and government spending. Recorded at the Mises…

  • The True History of World War II

    May 17, 2025

    Ron Unz critically reassesses the established narrative of World War II, exploring overlooked historical evidence, scholarly purges, and contested interpretations that significantly redefine our understanding of the conflict. Recorded at…

  • The Attack on the USS Liberty

    May 17, 2025

    Phillip Tourney provides a first-hand account of the 1967 USS Liberty incident, examining its lasting implications for US foreign policy, governmental transparency, and historical accountability. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn…

  • The Marshall Plan Slush Fund: Cronyism for US Exporters

    May 16, 2025

    Did the Marshall Plan save Europe or enrich crony capitalists? Patrick Newman discusses how corporate welfare, hidden deals, and corruption shaped postwar policy, with effects still felt today. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn…

  • Charles Beard and American Foreign Policy

    May 16, 2025

    Historian Charles Beard championed continentalism—keeping America out of foreign wars. David Gordon explores Beard’s forgotten warnings and their lasting lessons on liberty and foreign policy. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn…

  • The Revisionist Economic History of the Civil War

    May 16, 2025

    Why did the South lose the Civil War? Mark Thornton argues Vicksburg—not Gettysburg—was key, revealing how Confederate economic failures sealed their fate. Recorded at the Mises Institute in Auburn, Alabama, on May 16, 2025.