History Over Coffee

It has been a year since the Hamas attack on Israel. For 365 days since October 7th, 2023, the Middle East has been on fire with no signs of slowing down from either side. History Over Coffee, produced by the History faculty at Marshall University, revisits how we got to this moment. Listen to our expert faculty member, Dr. Chris White, who provides us with the historical context of this war and the road ahead for the Middle East and the rest of the world. 

The US Central Intelligence Agency, or the CIA, proudly proclaims to be the 'Nation's first line of defense.' In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Chris White to discuss the history of how the CIA became such a vital tool for the US to gather foreign intelligence, the inner workings of the organization, and instances of how this organization has influenced global historical moments. History Over Coffee is brought to you by the History Department at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. 

On May 22, 1947, President Harry Truman signed a bill into law. According to President Truman, the enactment of his bill “served notice that the march of Communists would not be allowed to succeed by default.” This came to be known famously as the Truman Doctrine. Join us, Dr. Chris White and Dr. Manamee Guha, to understand the historical significance of the doctrine. Why did the US get involved? What role did Britain play in the creation of the Truman Doctrine? Why is the doctrine so important in world history? History Over Coffee, brought to you by the History department at Marshall University, will answer all such burning questions!

Are you wondering how to comprehend the ongoing conflict in Palestine? Look no further than the latest episode of History Over Coffee, brought to you by the History department at Marshall University. Join Dr. Chris White and Dr. Manamee Guha as they discuss the historical events that have led to this current moment of conflict. These experts will take you through the various historical moments during the 19th and 20th centuries that inevitably led to the current conflict in the region of Gaza. 

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Immigration has become a contentious political issue that is being weaponized in the hands of politicians who have a vested interest in making it one. Why is it the hotbed topic right now? What is the history of southern immigration and why is it being touted as a crisis? Is it a simple story of illegal immigrants or is the history of southern border immigration symptomatic of other problems too? Join us in conversation with Dr. Chris White, Professor of History at Marshall University as he unpacks the complicated history of immigration into the United States.

Pic Courtesy: Dr. White in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, 2019 

On January 12, 1991, the US Congress permitted then-President George HW Bush to start an active military campaign in the Middle East, the ripple effects of which would be felt for decades. What was that momentous occasion, and what are the long-term historical impacts of the day and the decision made on that day? In our second season's first episode, we are once again joined by Dr. Chris White, Professor of the History department at Marshall University to discuss This Day in History, brought to you by History Over Coffee, a podcast hosted and produced by the History department at Marshall University. 

On the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy, we are once again joined by Dr. Chris White of the History department at Marshall University. In this episode of History Over Coffee, This Day in History, Dr. White gives us a ten minute recap about this iconic moment and the number of conspiracies that have been created around this tragic event that are being talked about even till today.

It's a double bonus episode for listeners of History Over Coffee! We decided to release our special episode on the History of Thanksgiving today as we prepare to fill our bellies with sumptuous food! What was served at the first Thanksgiving dinner? Was turkey eaten? Who were present at the first dinner? Why does the first Thanksgiving dinner remain controversial to this day? To find out answers to all these questions and to learn much more about the history of Thanksgiving to share with your family and friends, join Dr. Chris White in conversation with Dr. Robert Deal. Happy Turkey Day to all of you! Do remember to tune in tomorrow for a new episode of History Over Coffee, sponsored and put together by the History department at Marshall University

This Virgin Queen inherited the throne of England in 1558 and ruled for the next 45 years.  Her troubled childhood had made it almost a certainty that she was never going to become the Queen. What changed? How did this queen's early childhood shape her character as a queen? Join us in conversation with Prof. Laura Michele Diener, professor of History at Marshall University who tells us all about early childhood, educational qualifications and how Queen Elizabeth I became the iconic queen. This episode is a part of our series, This Day in History from our inhouse podcast History Over Coffee brought to you by the History department at Marshall University.

A murderous plot to bring down the British Crown goes horribly wrong. But the legend of this man lived on and inspired celebrations with new incoming immigrants into the United States. Who was this man? What was the infamous plot he hatched and what happened to him? How did he inspire immigrant communities to commemorate this day? Join us as Dr. Robert Deal gives us a 10 minute lesson on This Day in History brought to you by History Over Coffee, a podcast brought to you by the History department at Marshall University