Episode 18: Soldier Life
Civil War Curious
Historian Aaron Sheehan-Dean answers questions relating to the wartime experiences of Civil War soldiers.
A New Look at America’s Greatest Conflict
Current Issue
The Survivor
Vol. 16, No. 1
The exceptional luck of a Vermont soldier on the long and bloody road to Appomattox
Recent Posts
Johnny Clem
Photo Essays
A photographic look at Johnny Clem—who earned the nickname “Dummer Boy of Chickamauga” during the Civil War—through the years.
Fred Grant at Vicksburg (2025)
Book Reviews
Fred Grant’s memoir is a “touching portrayal of a father through the eyes of his son.”
Episode 17: Soldier Training
Civil War Curious
Historian Aaron Sheehan-Dean answers several questions pertaining to the training that Union and Confederate soldiers received during the Civil War.
Mother’s Medicine
The Front Line
A look at how and why milk punch was a key tool in the therapeutic arsenal of trailblazing nurse Mary Ann “Mother” Bickerdyke.
Featured Posts
Civil War Breakthroughs Trailer
Civil War Breakthroughs
Civil War Breakthroughs, the Monitor’s latest podcast series, is launching soon. The first season, The Technological War, focuses on the technologies and concepts that brought the conflict into the modern age. Listen to the trailer for more.
A Brilliant “Boy Major”
Featured
The Gettysburg story of young Confederate artillery officer Joseph White Latimer, known as the “Boy Major.”
Partners in War
Articles
Meet the wives of the American Civil War’s top commanders. A special photo feature.
The Bayonet
Facts and Figures
Affixed over the muzzle of a rifle, the bayonet was undeniably intimidating in appearance. Check out these Civil War bayonet statistics.
The Illustrator
Featured
An exploration of the Civil War illustrations of prolific newspaper artist Thomas Nast.
U.S. Army Surgical Kit
Artifacts
Learn about the surgical conditions faced by U.S. Army surgeons during the Civil War. Find out how advancements in surgical instruments improved medical practices.
