History Revisited

James Leman
  • 5.0 (1)
  • CHRISTIANITY

History is complicated, and so are the moral decisions made by countless historical figures from Marcus Brutus to Robert E. Lee. In History Revisited, we look at the most controversial historical figures, events, and ideas in the light of the moral teaching of the Catholic Church, so we can confidently say just who was right and who was wrong.

Episodes

  1. 08/04/2022

    The Vietnam War

    One of the most controversial events in American history, the Vietnam War is often regarded as one of America's worst mistakes. James Leman revisits the war from a Catholic perspective, seeking to determine whether the negative perception of the war is justifiable from the Catholic perspective.

    30 min

  2. 07/26/2022

    The French Revolution

    The French Revolution is a world-renowned event that led to the temporary introduction of democracy to France. Well-known for both the establishment of a Republic and for the tyranny it brought about in the Reign of Terror, this event still captures the imaginations of millions of historians today. James Leman explores the event and the secularist ideals of the French Republic in relation to what the Catholic Church has to say.

    22 min
  3. Joseph McCarthy’s Investigations

    07/19/2022

    Joseph McCarthy’s Investigations

    Joseph McCarthy accused many government workers of being communists in the 1950s, and his name is now synonymous with political witch hunts. But was there more to McCarthy than meets the eye? Were his accusations true? What does the Catholic Church have to say about all this. James Leman explores these questions.

    23 min

  4. 07/19/2022

    Joseph McCarthy's Investigations

    Joseph McCarthy accused many government workers of being communists in the 1950s, and his name is now synonymous with political witch hunts. But was there more to McCarthy than meets the eye? Were his accusations true? What does the Catholic Church have to say about all this? James Leman explores these questions.

    23 min
  5. The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    07/12/2022

    The Assassination of Julius Caesar

    Julius Caesar, the first Roman Emperor, was assassinated in 44 BC by senators who believed he was changing Rome for the worse. Was Caesar a tyrant? Is it morally acceptable to kill a tyrant according to the teachings of the Catholic Church? What should we think about this whole event? James Leman answers these questions in "The Assassination of Julius Caesar."

    26 min
  • 5 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

About

History is complicated, and so are the moral decisions made by countless historical figures from Marcus Brutus to Robert E. Lee. In History Revisited, we look at the most controversial historical figures, events, and ideas in the light of the moral teaching of the Catholic Church, so we can confidently say just who was right and who was wrong.

Information

  • Creator
    James Leman
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Leman
  • Show Website
    History Revisited