• Operation Sassamon
    Dec 12 2025

    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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    39 mins
  • 20th Century Orphanages
    Oct 1 2025

    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 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.

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    38 mins
  • Operation Columbus
    Sep 19 2025

    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 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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    39 mins
  • Operation Bunker Hill
    Jul 2 2025

    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 Monument! Have you done it? Do your legs still hurt? We want to hear about it.

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    20 mins
  • Operation Mandela
    May 31 2025

    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. Remember your history so you can learn from it!

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    26 mins
  • Operation Midnight Ride
    May 1 2025

    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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    14 mins
  • Operation Death of Julius Caesar
    Apr 9 2025

    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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    27 mins
  • Operation Settler Colonialism
    Feb 7 2025

    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, join the conversation on any of our social media platforms!

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    48 mins