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Operation History
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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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Operation FDR
Feb 2800:32:28Tap to summarizeThis 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
Feb 100:42:23Tap to summarizeHappy 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
Dec 1200:38:50Tap to summarizeWelcome 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.
Transcribe →20th Century Orphanages
Oct 100:37:53Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 why they ended. We hope that you spend about 40 minutes with us and learn a bit about the United States Orphanage system.Warning: We do discuss 20th century social thoughts, adult on child abuse, and child on child abuse.
Transcribe →Operation Columbus
Sep 1900:39:14Tap to summarizeWelcome 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 anyway! Does our ep sound like what you remember?Thanks for coming on this wonderful journey with us and let's cheer to 50 more episodes.
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Operation Bunker Hill
Jul 200:20:24Tap to summarizeWe'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 Monument! Have you done it? Do your legs still hurt? We want to hear about it.
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Operation Mandela
May 3100:25:46Tap to summarizeWe'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. Remember your history so you can learn from it!
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Operation Midnight Ride
May 1, 202500:13:47Tap to summarizeWe'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
Apr 9, 202500:27:04Tap to summarizeWe'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
Feb 7, 202500:47:59Tap to summarizeWe'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, join the conversation on any of our social media platforms!
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