Professor David O’Connell is an acclaimed historian and the author of three award-winning books on the American Colonial period. With a Ph.D. in History from Harvard University, his academic work is known for its meticulous research and engaging narrative style. He has spent over twenty years teaching at the university level, where he is celebrated for his ability to make history feel immediate and relevant to his students.

His expertise lies in uncovering the stories of ordinary people behind extraordinary historical events. He believes that to truly understand the present, we must first have a deep and nuanced understanding of the past. For EduEarth4U, Professor O’Connell brings his scholarly rigor to a wider audience, exploring pivotal moments and forgotten figures from American and world history.

A lifelong resident of Boston, he is an avid Revolutionary War reenactor and enjoys giving historical walking tours of the city’s Freedom Trail.