Dustin Bass

Dustin Bass is the creator and host of the “American Tales” podcast and cofounder of “The Sons of History.” He writes two weekly series for The Epoch Times: Profiles in History and This Week in History. He is also an author.

Lucas, Spielberg, and the Captivating Creation of ‘Indiana Jones’

In ‘This Week in History,’ two young filmmakers met in Hawaii and began a collaboration to create one ...

Arts & Culture June 6, 2026
From Machiavelli to Nietzsche: A Study in Modern Political Philosophy

Harvey Mansfield’s ‘The Rise and Fall of Rational Control’ thoroughly demonstrates how brilliant thinkers have advanced and degraded ...

Book Recommendation June 6, 2026
A Complex, Well-Crafted, and Character-Driven Spy Novel

James Wolff’s ‘Spies and Other Gods’ is a British intelligence mystery that is heartfelt, humorous, and incredibly satisfying.

Book Review June 5, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 5–11

This week, we feature a love story that influenced America's founding and a foray into the oft-overlooked shipbuilder ...

Book Recommendation June 4, 2026
Reflecting on America’s Necessary Faith in the Miraculous

If the past 250 years have taught us anything, it is that America must continue to look to ...

Viewpoints June 2, 2026
August Vollmer and the Path to Professionalizing the Police Industry

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a war hero turned mailman becomes the face of fighting early ...

American Essence May 31, 2026
A Writer, an Editor, and America’s Greatest Abolitionist Work

In ‘This Week in History,’ personal tragedy and national compromise motivated an Ohio writer to pen the classic ...

American Essence May 30, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 29–June 4

This week, we feature a retro-sci-fi tale and an arrangement of Southern-inspired recipes for weeknight dinners, celebrations, and ...

Book Recommendation May 28, 2026
Dominating the Skies: James Howard in World War II Asia and Europe

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ an American pilot becomes an ace in two theaters of war ...

American Essence May 28, 2026
China, Nuclear Tech, and One of the Great Intel Breaches in US History

In ‘This Week in History,’ a House Committee released its report, claiming theft of major tech weapons and ...

American Essence May 23, 2026
Colonists to Cold Warriors: The 10 Best Books on US History

Covering most of America's history, here are 10 single-volume books discussing the most important eras in US history.

Book Recommendation May 22, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 22–28

This week, we feature a satirical tale of espionage and a no-holds-barred assessment of the real state of ...

Book Recommendation May 21, 2026
America’s Founding Documents Take a Trip Around the Country

Now in Houston, the Freedom Plane is bringing original documents to eight cities across the United States for ...

America's 250th May 18, 2026
Compromise, Panic, and the Founding of the New York Stock Exchange

In ‘This Week in History,’ Alexander Hamilton proposes federal assumption of state debts, leading to speculation and America’s ...

American Essence May 16, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 15–21

This week, we feature a compelling voice appealing for sanity in America’s universities and a stark warning against ...

Book Recommendation May 14, 2026
The War Hero Who Introduced Edison’s Phonograph to Europe

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ George Gouraud begins life in tragedy but becomes the great promoter ...

American Essence May 12, 2026
Panic, Innovation, and the Building of America’s First World’s Fair

In ‘This Week in History,’ architects, inventors, and political leaders converge to produce a most memorable 100th birthday ...

American Essence May 9, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 8–14

This week, we feature a scholarly dissection of a popular writer’s works and a charming children's tale that ...

Book Recommendation May 7, 2026
An Impressive Study on the History of America’s Defense Strategies

From the Revolution to today, Michael O’Hanlon’s ‘To Dare Mighty Things’ presents the whys and hows of the ...

Book Recommendation May 4, 2026
Byrd, Amundsen, and the Pursuit of the North Pole Flyover

In ‘This Week in History,’ two polar explorers faced off against each other to become the first to ...

American Essence May 2, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 1–7

This week, we feature a country singer’s nostalgic memoir on growing up in 1950s Texas and a revelatory ...

Book Recommendation April 30, 2026
Charles Thomson and the Chronicling of the American Revolution

In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ a young Irish orphan finds his way to prominence as the ...

American Essence April 27, 2026
America’s Loyalty Day

How mass immigration, labor unions, war and communism led to the Americanization Movement and Loyalty Day

American Essence April 26, 2026
How B&O’s Royal Blue Line Changed the Face of Railroads

In ‘This Week in History,’ the Royal Blue Line set the standard for the American train industry, even ...

American Essence April 25, 2026
A Rare Study of the Civil War’s Amphibious Invasions

Ron Field’s ‘American Civil War Amphibious Tactics’ presents a brief, thorough, and beautifully illustrated study.

Book Recommendation April 24, 2026
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for April 24–30

This week, we feature a popular man-and-dog detective duo in search of a missing cat and a classic ...

Book Recommendation April 23, 2026
How an Aeronaut’s Mishap Created the Union Army’s Balloon Corps

In ‘This Week in History,’ aeronauts continued testing the limits of their balloons, ultimately establishing a new arm ...

American Essence April 18, 2026