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The Road Home: Reflections on Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
”Nothing is more precious to a man than his own country and his parents, even if he lives in a fine house in a foreign land.” — Homer, Odyssey , Book IX The Absent King Leaders who are not at home may be the simplest …
By Hans van de Breevaart
Culture
The hour has struck: Europe between self-revelation and renewal: A reflection on the root causes of the European crisis
The catalyst for this article was the question of whether the current mass migration is a coincidence, a necessity or a deliberately orchestrated project. The question is a valid one and it deserves a clear answer. …
By Stefan Korte
Culture
On Life after the Fall of the West
A conversation with Sid Lukkassen on decline, re-sourcing and a new future for the Netherlands Introduction Dr Sid Lukkassen may have left the Netherlands, but the Netherlands and the West refuse to let go of him. In …
By Hans van de Breevaart
Culture
Machiavelli and his statecraft from God
Machiavelli has been drastically distorted. Many people including scholars all over the world think that Machiavelli was an unethical and unreligious person. I have to argue that Machiavelli was not only a Christian but …
By Prof. dr. h.c. Hei Sing Tso
Culture
Can We Define European Civilisation?
Can we define European civilisation ? John Laughland Lecture given at the U-Turn for Europe conference, Vienna, 11 April 2026 Many people have tried to define European civilisation, with varying degrees of success. In …
By John Laughland
Culture
European Cultural Initiative Founded under Habsburg Patronage
European Cultural Initiative Founded under Habsburg Patronage Dresden, 7 March 2026 Under the patronage of Prince Leo von Hohenberg, great-grandson of the Austrian heir apparent Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Este …
By Forum for Democracy
Culture
‘Woke right’? A Discussion On Liberalism And Identity Politics
After the major interview by American journalist, Tucker Carlson, with political commentator, Nick Fuentes, discussion in the US has flared up about the identity of the MAGA movement. Critics say that people like Nick …
By Vincent Vos
Culture
Europa Viva 25 in Madrid: A Wave of Patriotism and Hope
On September 13 and 14, 2025, the Palacio de Vistalegre in Madrid was transformed into a sea of flags, cheers, and chants as Europa Viva 25 unfolded. Organized by Vox, the gathering drew thousands of patriots from …
By Marco van den Boomgaard
Culture
From Rowling to Ronaldo: the all-determining power of decorum
This interesting message just came across, from J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter. “I promise you this: in ten years' time, a lot of women who are now pushing the gender identity agenda will claim they were …
By Sid Lukkassen
Culture
Sid Lukkassen – Cultural Marxism: A Field Report
The paradox of our time can be summed up as follows: Wi-Fi everywhere, connection nowhere. Because yes, we communicate constantly, but we understand each other less and less. This is because the same concepts evoke …
By Sid Lukkassen
Culture
Arthur Schopenhauer and Academic Freedom
Speech given at the FVD Spring School, 31 May 2025 Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, friends, Today, I would like to say a few words about Schopenhauer and academic freedom. First, let me explain a little …
By Paul Cliteur
Culture
A religion for losers?
A conversation with Nietzsche and Jordan Peterson on Christianity Thierry Baudet once let slip that Christianity would be ‘a religion for losers’. I witnessed at first hand how some Christians were rather anguished …
By Hans van de Breevaart
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