Naval Academy History Productions

Stories, debates, interviews, and memories. Fire, fury, scandal, and legend. Naval Academy students and faculty explore all things in the past, under the sun, and over the horizon.

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

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).

10-15
51:32

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

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).

10-01
45:41

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

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

02-18
43:06

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

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.

02-05
22:31

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

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).

01-24
01:03:47

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

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss their choices for the strangest or most unconventional monarchs of all time.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

04-10
30:33

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

In Part Two of this series, Prof. Hayden Bellenoit, Prof. Thomas Burgess, and Prof. Matthew Dziennik continue their discussion of the Partition of India.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

03-25
29:28

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

In Part One this two-part series, Prof. Hayden Bellenoit, Prof. Thomas Burgess, and Prof. Matthew Dziennik discuss the Partition of India.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

03-21
24:43

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

Our three co-hosts continue their discussion of three lesser-known yet significant US Marine Corps overseas interventions.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

03-07
25:49

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

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. 

03-01
29:08

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

An interview of Dr. Milorad Lazic, concerning his recent book, Unmaking Detente: Yugoslavia, the United States, and the Global Cold War, 1968-1980 (2022).Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

02-21
36:49

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

Our three co-hosts discuss three Marines whose remarkable exploits have had an impact on history that is not well recognized.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

02-07
30:51

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

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.

02-01
46:04

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

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.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

11-08
01:09:15

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

Three midshipmen relate stories of their ancestors coming to the United States, and their early experiences in a new society.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

11-01
26:04

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

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.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

10-18
40:05

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

As a minister in Zanzibar's revolutionary government, Issa enjoys remarkable powers and privileges before he is accused of treason, and sentenced to death. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

10-11
21:49

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

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.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

10-04
26:01

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

Our three faculty co-hosts discuss the lives and contributions of three less recognized figures who fought for civil rights in the United States.Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

09-20
30:58

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

Three midshipmen each relate the remarkable story of one of their ancestors, who served in either World War II, the Korean War, or in VietnamFollow us on Instagram and Twitter: @usnahistoryFor more information about NAHP and the Naval Academy's History Department, please visit https://usna.edu/History/NAHP/

09-13
28:26

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