#136 – 20 Years of Napoleon and Friendship
About this episode
Cameron Reilly reconnects with historian J. David Markham to reflect on their two decades of collaboration and discuss various topics including history, politics, and personal anecdotes.
Sort of a “half bullshit filter” episode. Cameron reconnects with historian and longtime friend J. David Markham on the eve of his 80th birthday. They reflect on two decades of working together on the Napoleon podcast, swap family updates, and dive into Markham’s latest projects—including his forthcoming book _Simply Caesar_ and several Napoleonic works in progress. The discussion turns to the reception of Ridley Scott’s _Napoleon_ film, the importance of history for understanding today’s politics, and the challenges of civility in an increasingly polarized age. Markham also shares stories from Napoleonic society gatherings, his vast personal collection, and his perspective on America’s political trajectory. It’s a rich blend of personal reflection, Napoleonic passion, and political commentary. The post #136 – 20 Years of Napoleon and Friendship appeared first on The BS Filter .
People in this episode
Hosts: Cameron Reilly, Ray Harris
Guest: J. David Markham
Topics covered
- Napoleon
- history
- politics
- friendship
- personal reflection
- civility
- polarization
Keywords
- Napoleon
- history
- politics
- J. David Markham
- Ridley Scott
- Simply Caesar
- civility
- polarization
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Simply Caesar, Napoleon
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