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Operation History
by Operation History
Where history is more than what you remember. A podcast where four history majors come together to discuss, debate, and educate all matters of history. Topics range from the dawn of time to the end of the 20th century (and everywhere in between). Join us as we explore the past through meaningful, relevant, and entertaining discussion!
Episodes
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Operation Trail of Tears
Join Lauren, Krystal, and David as we discuss the Trail of Tears. Please note this episode contains some pretty heavy topics, but it's something that needs to be talked about. Here are Operation History we encourage you to reach out and support your local indigenous groups. Their story deserves…
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Operation King Philip's War
In honor of the 350th anniversary of King Philip's War, the podcast welcomes back Brad Lopes (Aquinnah Wampanoag, Aquinnah Cultural Center). Join Krystal, David, and Lauren in conversation with Brad about the lead-ups, events, and aftermaths of the bloodiest war on American soil.
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Operation & Coffee
David and Krystal are joined by a repeat guest, the one, the only, Civics&Coffee! Join the trio in discussing the Haymarket Murders and workers' rights. Don't forget to support us and Alycia wherever you listen and interact with podcasts!
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Operation FDR
This month we are tackling a story about FDR that we've never heard of before! Have you? Join us to learn some history!
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Operation Prohibition
Happy New Year and welcome back! We kick off the new year discussing the Prohibtion Amendment and Era. So grab some water or crack open a cold one and join Krystal, David, and Lauren as we talk about alcoholic medicine, speakeasies, and the country's most "Oops nevermind" amendment.
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Operation Sassamon
Welcome back! This episode, join Krystal and Lauren on a journey to Southeastern Massachusetts to discuss the death of John Sassamon and the impacts it would have between English and Colonial relations in the 1670s. Buckle up, it's a wild ride.
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20th Century Orphanages
Welcome back to Operation History! Unfortunately, Lauren could not join us but Maria was able to join us. On this episode of Operation History we will be discussing 20th Century Orphanages, some of the societal elements behind them. A case study of what one may have looked like, and a summary of...
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Operation Columbus
Welcome back! This episode we're celebrating our 50th episode AND 5 year anniversary! And what better way than to talk about who everyone loves to hate, because it's just so easy, Christopher Columbus! Follow along as Chris discovers a continent that's already inhabited and then claim it's India...
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Operation Bunker Hill
We're back! Join Krystal, David, and Lauren as we discuss the Battle of Bunker Hill and the very beginnings of the American Revolution. This episode is also a trip down memory lane for us, as we as a group with our college history club walked the Boston freedom trail and climbed the Bunker Hill...
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Operation Mandela
We're back! Join Krystal and David as they explore the life of Nelson Mandela and his struggles to end Apartheid in South Africa. While his impact, and the effects of Apartheid, are still felt today, please note this episode is coinciding with current political trends purely by coincidence....
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Operation Midnight Ride
We're back with a table for one! Join Lauren as she discusses Paul Revere's Ride, both the poem and the actual event. It's a real easy one, folks. We'll be back for real next time!
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Operation Death of Julius Caesar
We're back and bewaring the Ides of March! Join Krystal, David, and Lauren as we discuss the lead-up and death of Julius Caesar. Are you a Roman historian? We'd love your discussion! Check us out on social media to weigh in. And remember, political hindsight is 20/20.
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Operation Settler Colonialism
We're back with a guest! Krystal, Lauren, and David are joined by Brad Lopes (Aquinnah Wampanoag, Mashpee Wampanoag Outreach) to discuss Settler Colonialism. What is it? Why is it? Where is it? And how do we, as public historians, learn from it and in spite of it? If you work in public history,...
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Operation Washington's Crossing
Happy 2025 everyone! To kick off the new year we've got a new episode. Join Krystal, David, and Lauren as we do some historical myth-busting of Washington's Crossing of the Delaware during the American Revolution. Check out our Instagram to see the painting we're talking about! Or just Google it,...
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Operation Boxer Rebellion
Join us this month as Krystal and David discuss the Boxer Rebellion, a Chinese uprising movement from 1899-1901. And don't forget kids, colonialism is bad!
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Operation "Lady of the Dunes"
Caution: True Crime episode. Viewer Discretion is advised. We're back after a month off! And we've got a bananas one for you this month. Join Krystal, David, and Lauren as we discuss the disappearance and murder of Ruth Marie Terry, also known as The Lady of the Dunes-the former coldest cold case...
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Operation Haitian Revolution
We're back with another episode! This month, Lauren, Krystal, and David explore the Haitian Revolution and how France absolutely ate it during this entire conflict. Make sure to stick around until the end for some different singing before the end theme. Don't forget to review, rate, and follow!...
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Operation Japanese Internment
We're back! This time, David, Krystal, Lauren, and Maria are joined by colleague and friend Adreishka to discuss Japanese Internment during the Second World War. Did you learn about the internment camps? Have family who endured this injustice? Reach out and talk to us if you're interested in this...
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Operation 1774
Welcome back! This week, we're doing something a bit different. Join Lauren, Krystal, and David as they discuss the book 1774 by Mary Beth Norton. Have you read this book? Let us know what you think! Are you Mary Beth Norton? Hi! Don't forget to review and follow us wherever you embrace OpHist's...
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Operation Chosin Reservoir
We're back! Join Krystal, Lauren, and David as they discuss the Battle of the Chosin during the Korean War. Grab your jackets, because it's a Cold War episode! Talk with us about what you think about the War and how it was handled by the US Government (we had a lot to say about it). And to any...
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Operation Three Mile Island
We're back! Join David and our pal/newest host Krystal as they discuss the Three Mile Island incident, a nuclear accident that happened in Pennsylvania in 1979. Follow David's story and get your hazmat suits ready.
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Operation Roger Williams
We're back to a party of two! Join David and Lauren this month as we go back to the 1600s to discuss the founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams. We discuss how he went from a religious leader, to governor, to slave trader, to a tree root. What a wild ride! Please remember to rate, subscribe, and...
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Operation Romanov
We're back for the New Year! New year, old shenanigans. We're happy to welcome our college buddy Krystal on the pod to talk all things Romanov Assassinations. If you like sulfuric acid, old monarchies, or Rasputin by Boney M., this episode is for you! Don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review...
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Operation Defiance of the Patriots
Please join Lauren, Maria, and David as we welcome none other than Professor Ben Carp onto the show! Professor Carp currently holds the Daniel M. Lyons Chair in American History at Brooklyn College. He specializes in history of the American Revolution and seaport cities along the east coast of...
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Operation Gets Spooky
Happy Halloween! Join David and Lauren in a mini-episode where they discuss Robert the Doll and the Bridgewater Triangle. And remember, don't summon demons!
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Operation Turns Three
Welcome back, three years later! If you can believe it, OpHist is already walking and eating grown-up foods. Join Maria, David, and Lauren as we give life updates and answer some burning questions. Happy birthday, Operation History!
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History of Glassblowing
David and Lauren are back for another episode of Operation History! This time they're talking about the history and process of Glassblowing. Stay cool and enjoy the conversation on this ancient trade. If you're in any aspect of academia (tutor, student, teacher), have a great fall and be safe!
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"Bloody" Mary Tudor
David and Lauren are back for another episode of Operation History! This month, they tackle all of the "Bloody Marys". Lauren gives a brief overview of Queen Mary Tudor, and then David lays down the facts on the folklore of Bloody Mary and the Bloody Mary drink-and how the three aren't related....
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Operation Bone Wars
We're back! Join us this month as Lauren and David dive into the Bone Wars of the mid-to-late 19th century. This story has everything, stealing, bribing, defamation, and fossil destroying! Who will win over your heart, Edward Cope or O.C. Marsh? Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate,...
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Titanic
We're back with a new episode, near, far, wherever you are! Join Maria, Lauren, and David as they explore the sinking and legacy of the RMS Titanic. Get your tissues ready, and let us know if you liked the movie. Thank you so much for listening and don't forget to review, rate, and subscribe!
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African Women Activists
Happy Women's History Month! For the first time in forever, your four hosts are back around the (Zoom) table. Join us as we share the four extraordinary lives of Mabel Dove Danquah, Huda Sha'rawi, Josephine Palmer, and Hannah Kudjoe. Don't forget to listen, like, subscribe, and review! Join us on...
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Merrymount Colony
It's a colonial episode! This month, David and Lauren get together to discuss the boozy, dancy Merrymount Colony. Join us as we reminisce with would-be drinking buddies. As always, please listen, rate, and review wherever you listen to your pods. We hope to be back together as a big happy family...
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Vietnam G.I. Underground Press
We're back, happy 2023 everyone! This month, join Derek, David, and Lauren as David leads us in exploring the G.I. Underground Press movement during the Vietnam War. As always, please rate, review, subscribe, and download us on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes!
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Jack the Ripper
**Gorey Content Ahead, Listener Discretion is Advised** Straight from the vault of unreleased episodes, join Maria, David, and Derek as they explore the spooky, gruesome, head-scratching murders of Jack the Ripper. As always please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! We…
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National Day of Mourning
In this episode, join Lauren and David has we discuss the Day of Mourning. On November 26th 1970, indigenous people from all over the United States of America join together to remember the day their way of life changed forever. Come and join us has we remember this day and how it has changed...
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Wessagusset Colony
Operation History, party of one! This month Lauren is back and discussing the Massachusetts colony of Wessagusset. We hope you enjoy and look forward to being back as a squad soon! Please download, rate, review, and subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts, it is a small and simple thing…
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History of Dungeons and Dragons
We're back! Thank you so much for your patience as we try to get back on track. In this month's episode, David and Lauren team up with everyone's favorite guest, Ethan, to discuss the history of Dungeons and Dragons. Please download, rate, review, and subscribe to us wherever you get your…
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Warsaw Uprising of 1943
We're back! In this month's episode, the hosts take a look at the Warsaw Uprising of 1943 during the Second World War. Come join the hosts as David, Lauren, Derek, and Maria talk about how a nation fought back against oppression and invasion, and why it's important to remember more than just the...
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Shopping in Chicago
In this episode of Operation History, the four hosts switch things up and focus on one specific source! Maria has chosen a book about women in downtown Chicago and how the consumer culture changed the physical and political infrastructure for Women's history month. The book discussed in today's...
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Corn in New England
In this episode David, Maria, and Derek finally allow Lauren to achieve goals and dreams of having an episode devoted to a history of corn! Along with the four hosts, we welcome back Ethan, Lauren's co-worker/roommate/ fellow corn expert. Come and join us as the history and facts get a little...
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Brown V. The Board of Education
Welcome back everyone to Operation History! The rumors of our demise have been greatly exaggerated and we are super happy and excited to be behind the mic again! We're kicking off 2022 with a very special guest host, we are very privileged and excited to have Alycia from the podcast "Civics and...
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Guy Fawkes Day
Remember, Remember the 5th of November.....That's right, in this episode of Operation History, the team tackles the events and legacy of Guy Fawkes Day. Come listen in and join David, Maria, Derek, and Lauren, along with their guest Ethan, as they revisit the day of anarchy. Make sure you stay…
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The Hungarian Revolution
In this episode, we mark the 65th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. In this episode, David invites a special guest, Dr. Karl Benziger to join the four hosts, Maria, Lauren, Derek, and David, as they explore the anniversary of not only the Revolution but the involvement of students and...
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Anniversary Special
Operation History turns one! In this episode, the four hosts, Derek, Maria, David, and Lauren have taken to social media to let the listeners, that's you, submit the burning questions that they have wanted to ask us. The hosts also read reviews and comment that they have received on various...
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Banana Republics
In this episode, all four hosts are back! Derek is taking the helm today to talk all about the Banana Republics of South America! Come and join us! As always, we thank you all for listening, and please download, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Also, be sure to stay…
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The American Perspective
We're back! All four hosts are present in the episode as it is done a bit differently. Normally we research a topic and present it, whereas in this episode it is more of a free-flowing discussion. In this episode, David, Derek, Maria, and Lauren are joined by a guest, Dr. Ender, who is an…
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Stonewall
In this episode of Operation History Derek and Lauren team up together and take the gang through a conversation that tackles the legacy and events of Stonewall in 1969 New York. Come on this journey with your four favorite historians as they discuss the Stonewall riots, and events, and happenings...
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Jamestown Colony
In their first-ever in-person episode, Lauren guides the group through the dark and largely unknown history that surrounds Jamestown Colony. As always, the episode is full of your many antics as your favorite historians discuss the history of the colony in a conversation-style manner.…
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The First Earth Day
In this episode of Operation History, Dave leads the gang through the history and story of the first Earth Day. Afterward, the hosts have some enlightening environmental-focused conversations. As always, what's Operation History without the shenanigans? Stay tuned for the bloopers and the reason...
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke
On the episode of Operation History, the three guests are joined by their new friend Jacob in their first-ever podcast collaboration. Operation History has teamed up with The History Book to bring you an episode about The Lost Colony of Roanoke. In this episode, three out of the four hosts from...
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Where history is more than what you remember. A podcast where four history majors come together to discuss, debate, and educate all matters of history. Topics range from the dawn of time to the end of the 20th century (and everywhere in between). Join us as we explore the past through meaningful, relevant, and entertaining discussion!
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