Naval Academy History Productions

The Roots of Cooperation: Constructing Interstate Alliances in Ancient Greece by Dr. Nicholas Cross (Scholars by the Sea #16)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Dr. Nicholas Cross, assistant professor in the USNA Department of History, discusses his recent book, The Roots of Cooperation:
Constructing Interstate Alliances in Ancient Greece (University of Michigan Press, 2026).

Animal Sacrifice and the Origins of Islam by Dr. Brannon Wheeler (Scholars by the Sea #15)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Dr. Brannon Wheeler, professor in the USNA Department of History, discusses his recent book, Animal Sacrifice and the Origins of Islam (Cambridge University Press, 2022).

Kent State: An American Tragedy by Dr. Brian Van De Mark (Scholars by the Sea #14)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Dr. Brian VanDeMark, recently retired professor in the USNA Department of History, discusses his recent book, Kent State: An American Tragedy (W.W. Norton and Company, 2025).

You Only Live Twice: Alcibiades, the Athenian 007 -- Part 2 (Tell Me Another #17)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:24:47 -0500

Dr. Nicholas Cross, USNA, continues the story of Alcibiades -- the Athenian Statesman / General, strategic advisor to Sparta, and a defector to Persia.

Dr. Cross's book, "The Roots of Cooperation: Constructing Interstate Alliances in Ancient Greece" publishes in November 2026 from the University of Michigan Press.

You Only Live Twice: Alcibiades, the Athenian 007 -- Part 1 (Tell Me Another #16)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

In this Episode of Tell Me Another, Dr. Nicholas Cross (USNA), discusses one of the most fascinating figures in Greek history: Alcibiades. In his lifetime he served as Athenian Statesman, Athenian General, strategic advisor to Sparta, and a defector to Persia.

Dr. Cross's book, "The Roots of Cooperation: Constructing Interstate Alliances in Ancient Greece" publishes in November 2026 from the University of Michigan Press.

Sustaining the Carrier War in the Pacific: CAPT Stan Fisher (Scholars by the Sea #13)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 12:15:34 -0500

Captain Stan Fisher, USN, Permanent Military Professor, discusses his book Sustaining the Carrier War: The Deployment of U.S. Naval Air Power to the Pacific. Captain Fisher's book recently received the John R. Lyman Award from the North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH).

Most Eccentric Rulers (History's Top Three #18)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:51:07 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss their choices for the strangest or most unconventional monarchs of all time.

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Partition of India, Ep. 2 (Tell Me Another #15)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:20:30 -0400

In Part Two of this series, Prof. Hayden Bellenoit, Prof. Thomas Burgess, and Prof. Matthew Dziennik continue their discussion of the Partition of India.

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Partition of India, Ep. 1 (Tell Me Another #14)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 11:15:30 -0400

In Part One this two-part series, Prof. Hayden Bellenoit, Prof. Thomas Burgess, and Prof. Matthew Dziennik discuss the Partition of India.

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Most Forgotten But Important USMC Campaigns, Part Two (History's Top Three #17)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:28:42 -0500

Our three co-hosts continue their discussion of three lesser-known yet significant US Marine Corps overseas interventions.

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Captain David Forman: Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen (Life at the Academy #13)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:23:32 -0500

Three midshipmen interview Captain David Forman about his experiences as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, and lessons he has learned in his current capacity as Deputy Commandant.

Yugoslavia, the United States, and the Global Cold War: Milorad Lazic (Scholars by the Sea #12)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:45:21 -0500

An interview of Dr. Milorad Lazic, concerning his recent book, Unmaking Detente: Yugoslavia, the United States, and the Global Cold War, 1968-1980 (2022).

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Most Underappreciated Marines (History's Top Three #16)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:23:31 -0500

Our three co-hosts discuss three Marines whose remarkable exploits have had an impact on history that is not well recognized.

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Interview with Colonel James McDonough, USMC, Commandant of Midshipmen, U.S. Naval Academy (Blue and Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 12:47:39 -0500

In this Blue & Gold Series Podcast, Midshipmen Gavin Milligan and Peter Shaner interview Colonel James McDonough about lessons learned from his experience as a midshipman, and from his current capacity as Commandant of the US Naval Academy.

Associate Provost John Freymann: A Life of Service (Life at the Academy #12)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500

An interview by former Midshipman Nels Waraaniemi of Captain John Freymann, who reflects upon his remarkable naval career, his service in the Pentagon during 9/11, and twenty years of teaching in the USNA History Department.

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The Immigrant Experience in America (Stories of Our Ancestors #2)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Three midshipmen relate stories of their ancestors coming to the United States, and their early experiences in a new society.

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Dr. Clementine Fujimura: Annapolis According to an Anthropologist (Life at the Academy #11)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Two midshipmen interview Dr. Clementine Fujimura, the Academy's sole anthropologist, about midshipmen culture and traditions, and how they often emerge in response to the unique challenges of student life on the Yard.

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African Revolutionary: Ali Sultan Issa, Part 2 (Tell Me Another #13)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

As a minister in Zanzibar's revolutionary government, Issa enjoys remarkable powers and privileges before he is accused of treason, and sentenced to death.

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African Revolutionary: Ali Sultan Issa, Part 1 (Tell Me Another #12)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0400

In the 1950s, Issa leaves his native islands of Zanzibar and travels to five continents, searching for the knowledge and skills necessary to free his people from colonial rule.

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Lesser Known Civil Rights Leaders (History's Top Three #15)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:32:20 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss the lives and contributions of three less recognized figures who fought for civil rights in the United States.

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How War Shapes the Generations (Stories of Our Ancestors #1)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:11:12 -0400

Three midshipmen each relate the remarkable story of one of their ancestors, who served in either World War II, the Korean War, or in Vietnam

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Most Forgotten But Important USMC Campaigns (History's Top Three #14)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Our three co-hosts discuss three lesser-known yet significant US Marine Corps overseas interventions.

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Dr. Lee Pennington, On US Relations with Imperial Japan (Life at the Academy #10)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Two midshipmen interview Dr. Lee Pennington on the life and career of Japanese Ambassador Hiroshi Saito, in whose honor his family bequeathed the remarkable Pagoda Monument, standing today near Luce Hall.

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Irregular Naval Warfare: Commander BJ Armstrong, USN (Scholars by the Sea #11)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:00:31 -0400

CDR Benjamin "BJ" Armstrong is a Permanent Military Professor in the Naval Academy History Department, and was selected for promotion to Captain this summer. He teaches classes on American Naval History, Naval Strategy & Thought, and the department's Capstone Research Seminar. He is the author or editor of 5 books, including Small Boats and Daring Men, which is discussed in this podcast.

(Producer's note: Our host erroneously addresses Commander Armstrong as "Captain" during the introduction. At the time of recording, this is inaccurate. While it is true that Commander Armstrong was selected for promotion, he does not officially attain that rank until Summer 2023. We apologize for any confusion caused by our oversight.)

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Abolitionist John Brown in Historical Memory (Blue and Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Four midshipmen discuss the controversies surrounding John Brown's 1859 raid on Harper's Ferry, a key event leading to the Civil War. They also interview Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, author of Force and Freedom: Black Abolitionists and the Politics of Violence (2019).

This podcast was produced for the US Naval Academy History Department's HH200 course, "The Historian's Craft." Organized around a topic of the instructor's choice, this first of three required History Major seminars introduces 3/C majors to the intellectual and structural origins of the modern discipline of history, including subfields of history and methodological approaches. Students pose a research question and pursue a research design, including a mini-prospectus along with an annotated bibliography.

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Dr. Craig Symonds, Author of 27 Books on the Civil War, and US Navy (Life at the Academy #9)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400

Two midshipmen interview Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus of the USNA History Department, regarding his remarkable career as an author and teacher, and his perspectives on how student life in Annapolis has changed since the 1970s.

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Counseling in an Era of Unrest: Dr. Tom McCarthy (Scholars by the Sea #10)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 11:25:58 -0400

An interview of Dr. Tom McCarthy, of the Naval Academy's History Department, who discusses his recent book, Developing the Whole Person: A Practitioner's Tale of Counseling, College, and the American Promise.

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Clash of the Ironclads, part 2 (Tell Me Another #11)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

This two-part series relates the story of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the most important sea battle of the American Civil War.

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Clash of the Ironclads, part 1 (Tell Me Another #10)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500

This two-part series relates the story of the Battle of Hampton Roads, the most important sea battle of the American Civil War.

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Most Impressive Anti-Colonial Nationalists (History's Top Three #13)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss the three most impressive anti-colonial nationalists of all time.

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Dr. Rae Jean Goodman, USNA's First Female Civilian Professor (Life at the Academy #8)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Two midshipmen interview Dr. Rae Jean Goodman, Professor Emeritus of the Academy's Economics Department, to discuss her perspective on evolving Brigade culture after female midshipmen were inducted in 1976 as well as her innovative efforts to further educate and support her peers through "Teaching Portfolios."

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China's Rise as a Global Power: Dr. Frank Dikӧtter (Scholars by the Sea #6)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:24:51 -0500

An interview of Dr. Frank Dikӧtter, one of the world's foremost historians of modern China, and a senior professor at the University of Hong Kong, about his most recent book, China After Mao: The Rise of a Superpower (2022).

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Most Consequential Natural Disasters (History's Top Three #12)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Our three faculty co-hosts discus the most consequential natural disasters in world history.

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Navigating the Polar Seas (Blue & Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Midshipman Alexander Turner interviews Dr. Lawson Brigham about the challenges of commanding Coast Guard vessels in polar waters, recent innovations in ice breaking technologies, and the commercial potentials of the Arctic Sea.

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Dr. Wrage, Academic Freedom at Military Academies (Life at the Academy #7)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 20:22:11 -0500

Two midshipmen interview Dr. Stephen Wrage, of the Academy's Political Science Department, regarding his views on academic freedom, and the apolitical nature of the US military. In addition, Dr. Wrage shares some remarkable personal experiences gained while teaching in Annapolis, Singapore, and Greece.

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The American Quest for Empire (Tell Me Another #9)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In the 1850s, the notorious filibuster William Walker recruited hundreds of followers and launched multiple campaigns to seize power in Nicaragua, Mexico, and Honduras.

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Best Historical Television Series (History's Top Three #11)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss their favorite television adaptations of historical events.

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The Slave’s Gamble and the War of 1812: Dr. Gene Smith (Scholars by the Sea #7)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

An interview of Dr. Gene Smith, of the Naval Academy's History Department, who discusses his book, The Slave's Gamble: Choosing Sides in the War of 1812.

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LtGen John Wissler '78 (USMC, Ret.) (Life at the Academy #5)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Two midshipmen interview Lieutenant General John Wissler, currently the Distinguished Chair of Leadership at the Naval Academy's Stockdale Center, regarding lessons in ethical leadership he learned both as a student at the Naval Academy in the 1970s, and in a long and distinguished career as a Marine Corps officer.

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Assessing the Industrial Revolution (Blue & Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Four midshipmen discuss the social and economic impact of the Industrial Revolution.

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Most Influential Commodities (History's Top Three #10)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate the most consequential commodities of world history.

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VADM Sean Buck '83 (USN), 63rd Superintendent of the Naval Academy (Life at the Academy #6)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Three midshipmen interview Vice Admiral Sean Buck, Superintendent of the US Naval Academy, who reflects upon the lessons and experiences he acquired as a student in Annapolis, and during his long and distinguished service in the fleet. In addition, Superintendent Buck discusses the impact of the Covid pandemic upon the unique mission and culture of the Academy.

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The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean: Dr. Sharika Crawford (Scholars by the Sea #5)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

An interview of Dr. Sharika Crawford, of the Naval Academy's History Department, who discusses her recent book, The Last Turtlemen of the Caribbean: Waterscapes of Labor, Conservation, and Boundary Making.

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World War I Technological Innovations (Blue & Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Four midshipmen discuss the remarkable innovations in Western military technology that took place during World War I.

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Best Film Treatments of Historical Events (History's Top Three #9)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate their favorite historical film treatments.

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Secretary of the Navy, Carlos del Toro (Life at the Academy #4)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Three midshipmen interview the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Carlos Del Toro, about his memories of the Naval Academy, as well as lessons in leadership he has learned during his long and distinguished naval career.

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German Jihad (Tell Me Another #8)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400

During World War I, Germany sends a covert expedition all the way to Afghanistan to convince the Muslim emir of that land to launch a jihad against British India.

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The Beginnings of Modern French Democracy (Blue & Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Midshipmen Hassen, Henderson, Ostrowski, White, and Williams discuss French struggles for and against democracy, from the Revolution through the Second Empire of the 1870s.

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Most Influential US Elections Before 1945 (History's Top Three #8)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate the most impactful US elections up until World War II.

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Sharon and Tim Disher (Life at the Academy #3)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

An interview of Sharon and Tim Disher, who recall the struggles faced by some of the first female midshipmen attending the Naval Academy in the 1970s.

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The Opening of Japan: Ii Naosuke (Tell Me Another #7)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Under the threat of war with the United States, nineteenth century Japanese officials must decide whether to end their nation's long isolation from the West.

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Memoir of An African Sojourn: Mike Tidwell (Scholars by the Sea #4)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400

An interview of Mike Tidwell, the author of The Ponds of Kalambayi: An African Sojourn, which is a moving and sympathetic account of the author's time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Central Africa.

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Most Influential 20th-Century American Women, part 2 (History's Top Three #7)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate the most influential American women of the 20th century.

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Most Influential 20th-Century American Women, part 1 (History's Top Three #6)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0400

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate the most influential American women of the 20th century.

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American Resilience: The Dust Bowl (Blue & Gold)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Three midshipmen interview professors Lori Bogle and Tom McCarthy about the ecological disaster known as the Dust Bowl, how its effects strained the fabric of American social life, and how families overcame these challenges.

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In Search of Lost Manuscripts: Poggio Bracciolini (Tell Me Another #6)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In the early 15th century, Poggio Bracciolini sets out on a quest to rediscover lost knowledge, and in doing so helps to ignite a revolution in European thought.

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Slavery in the Middle East: Dr. Matthew Hopper (Scholars by the Sea #3)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

An interview of Dr. Matthew Hopper, of the History Department of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, about his book, Slaves of One Master: Globalization and Slavery in Arabia in the Age of Empire.

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Most Influential Islands, part 2 (History's Top Three #5)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In the history of the world, which islands have had the most impact? In these two episodes, our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which islands have shaped our world the most.

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Most Influential Islands, part 1 (History's Top Three #4)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

In the history of the world, which islands have had the most impact? In these two episodes, our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which islands have shaped our world the most.

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Charles Nolan & Brian Vandemark (Life at the Academy #2)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Three midshipmen interview Professors Charles Nolan and Brian VanDeMark about how the culture of the Naval Academy has changed since the 1980s.

[Producer's Note: This episode represents our midshipmen podcast team's very first attempt at producing an entire episode independently. The bumps and scrapes heard in some sections of the audio stem from a minor technical oversight that, unfortunately, cannot be corrected in post-production. We ask for your understanding and thank you for your patience.]

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African Emperor: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, part 1 (Tell Me Another #4)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Orphaned as a boy in colonial Central Africa, Bokassa joins the French army, and serves in Vietnam, where he fathers a daughter named Martine. Returning to his homeland, he launches a successful coup.

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African Emperor: Jean-Bédel Bokassa, part 2 (Tell Me Another #5)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

As a dictator with almost unlimited power, Bokassa declares himself Emperor of Central Africa. He adopts not one but two young Vietnamese women named Martine, both of whom claim to be his daughter.Tragically, they become ensnared in the violence and instability of his regime.

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Confederate Citadel: Dr. Mary DeCredico (Scholars by the Sea #2)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

An interview of Dr. Mary DeCredico, of the Naval Academy's History Department, who discusses her recent book, Confederate Citadel: Richmond and Its People at War.

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Worst Betrayals, part 2 (History's Top Three #3)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Who doesn't love a good backstabbing? In these two episodes, our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which are the worst betrayals of modern history, taking examples from Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America.

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Worst Betrayals, part 1 (History's Top Three #2)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0500

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Western Military Disasters (History's Top Three #1)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss and debate which military reversals have been the most disastrous in world history.

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A New History of the Vietnam War: Dr. Brian VanDeMark (Scholars by the Sea #1)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

An interview of Dr. Brian VanDeMark, of the Naval Academy’s History Department, who discusses his recent book, Road to Disaster: A New History of America’s Descent into Vietnam.

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CAPT Ric Johns '75 (USN, retired) (Life at the Academy #1)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Three midshipmen interview Captain Ric Johns (ret.) about his remarkable memories of student life at the Naval Academy in the 1970s.

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American Rogue: Walter Murray Gibson, part 1 (Tell Me Another #1)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

In the 1850s, Gibson sets out on a quest for power and adventure that takes him eventually to the Dutch East Indies, where he tries to incite an insurrection. Escaping from a Dutch prison cell, he returns penniless to the States, publishes a memoir, and tries to convince the US to go to war against the Dutch.

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American Rogue: Walter Murray Gibson, part 2 (Tell Me Another #2)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Gibson conceives a plan to lead all the Mormons of Utah on an exodus to Papua New Guinea. He then travels to the independent Kingdom of Hawaii, where he temporarily succeeds in establishing his own religious community.

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American Rogue: Walter Murray Gibson, part 3 (Tell Me Another #3)

Department of History, US Naval Academy — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0500

Gibson moves to Honolulu, and presents himself as a savior to the Hawaiian people. He rises to the very pinnacle of political power, and sets in motion his dream of establishing a Pacific island empire.

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