Faas Historical Research

Who We Are

Faas Historical Consulting and Research is owned and operated by Daniel Faas a 2013 graduate of Luther College in Decorah Iowa. Daniel graduated with a double major in Classics and Political Science, with a minor in Secondary Education and an emphasis on US History.

Since 2015 Daniel has been a High School teacher focusing on US History, World History, and US Government. During his time in college, he was a research assistant on an underwater archaeological survey and co-authored a paper on the architecture of imperial Athens.

In 2020 Daniel began his editorial history career when he joined Frontier Media as a historical consultant for “The Front” youtube channel. As of Spring 2025 Daniel has also published his first book on the history of the Granger Movement entitled The Granger Railroads of Wisconsin with The History Press. This book is available at Daniel’s amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/author/daniel.faas

Historical Research Services

Content creators, save your time and energy so you can focus your creative energies on your channel. We will research any topic you need and organize the information for you, all you need to do is work your creative magic.

My primary areas of expertise are Early US History (1776-1865), and Ancient Classical History (500 BCE to apprx 500 CE). However, we are happy to research any topic from any time frame.

Speaking Engagements

With the publication of my first book I would love to partner with your organization to do a book signing or lecture on the subject of railroad history! Feel free to e-mail events@arcadiapublishing.com to request.

Historical Source Analysis

Perhaps you like to do your own research. If you come up against any resources you need help analyzing or interpreting we can help! My primary areas of expertise are early US History (1776-1865) and Greek and Roman history however I can analyze and interpret any document from any time frame.

Some examples of our work

The FHR Blog

The Great Sauk Hop Boom

July 11, 2020 by faasdan

Intro No one would blame you if you did not know where Sauk County Wisconsin was on a map, nor would you be wrong if upon doing some google research you felt that Sauk County’s claim to fame was centered around America’s largest waterpark, or that it is the home to some of the largest… Read more
Conservation and Historical discovery

November 4, 2019 by faasdan

When I was in college I learned that parts of the ancient city of Pompeii had been deliberately avoided by archaeologists during digs. My professor explained that in the modern age we understand the limitations of archaeology to the point where some areas of the city have been purposely allowed to remain buried in the… Read more
Pirates and the US Constitution

October 11, 2019 by faasdan

When we think of the United States Constitution many of us likely have flashbacks to long days spent in Civics or US History class learning about the founding fathers and the failings of the Articles of Confederation. Perhaps others think of the Supreme Court, or politicians always fighting to “uphold the constitution” against the other… Read more