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History With Heston

J.R. Heston breaks down history while pointing out how often people ignore it. Real events, real lessons, and plenty of frustration along the way.

Gustavus Adolphus: The Lion From the North

June 24, 2026 by J. R. Heston
Chalkboard-style title card for “History With Heston” featuring the lesson “Gustavus Adolphus” with handwritten chalk notes including “No, he did not invent Call of Duty.”

Gustavus Adolphus didn’t just win battles, he changed how wars were fought. From military reform to battlefield innovation, this “random Swedish guy” built something that actually worked. Meanwhile, try getting a modern classroom to bring a pencil.

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Theodore Roosevelt Didn’t Know How to Be Weak

May 13, 2026 by J. R. Heston
History With Heston chalkboard title card featuring Theodore Roosevelt lesson with handwritten notes and doodles

A look at Theodore Roosevelt’s toughness, leadership, and relentless drive, and why it puts today’s soft, distracted mindset to shame.

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History’s Biggest Psychobitches

August 1, 2025 by J. R. Heston
History's Biggest Psychobitches

A look at some of the biggest psychobitches in history.

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Witold Pilecki – History’s most overlooked bad-ass

November 11, 2024 by J. R. Heston
Witold Pilecki - History's most overlooked bad-ass

The story of Witold Pilecki is a story of testicular fortitude and tragedy.

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The Battle of Thermopylae – When men were men

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 by J. R. Heston

The Battle of Thermopylae is one of history’s greatest last stands.

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D-Day: Guts and glory

April 19, 2024 by J. R. Heston

“Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.”

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