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Published: 2/20/20
A Goodbye Gift
While attending services at St. Paul’s Church in Richmond on Sunday, April 2, 1865, Confederate president Jefferson Davis received word that Confederate forces had begun evacuating Petersburg in the wake...
Published: 2/19/20
Rebel Guerrillas (2018)
Discover the hidden narrative of rebel guerrillas John Mosby, William Quantrill, and Bloody Bill Anderson during the Civil War.
Published: 2/12/20
Armies of Deliverance (2019)
An exceptional exploration of the causes and consequences of the Civil War.
Published: 2/5/20
British Blockade Runners in the American Civil War (2019)
A deep dive into the role of British blockade runners during the American Civil War.
Published: 1/29/20
When It Was Grand (2020)
Discover the historical context of the term 'radical' and its connection to the uncompromising anti-slavery movement in 19th century America.
Published: 1/26/20
“What will not the human body endure?”
Read Union Corporal James K. Hosmer's detailed account of the harrowing seven days he spent on detached duty as a nurse.
Published: 1/22/20
Civil War Monuments and the Militarization of America (2019)
A "chilling and brilliant" exploration of the impact of Civil War monuments on the militarization of America
Published: 1/15/20
Living By Inches (2019)
Learn how new approaches and methodologies are shedding light on the experiences and perspectives of historical actors of the Civil War in "Living by Inches."
Published: 1/8/20
“Our Little Monitor” (2018)
Discover the untold story of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia in "Our Little Monitor," a captivating blend of maritime archaeology and historical research
Published: 1/1/20
Abraham Lincoln’s Statesmanship and the Limits of Liberal Democracy (2019)
Delve into Jon D. Schaff's thought-provoking study on Abraham Lincoln's statesmanship and its implications for the limits of liberal democracy.
Published: 12/25/19
Bicycling Gettysburg (2019)
Advice for biking the famous Gettysburg battleground.
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Published: 12/20/19
The March to the Sea
Explore the historic March to the Sea during the American Civil War through images. Follow General Sherman's path as he outmaneuvered Confederate forces and secured Savannah.
Published: 12/20/19
Extra Dossier: William T. Sherman
We asked top Civil War historians what they thought Union general William T. Sherman's best quality was. Read their answers.
Published: 12/19/19
The Drummer Boy of Our Regiment
An 1863 illustration from Harper's Weekly highlights a variety of scenes associated with the service of a Union drummer boy.
Published: 12/18/19
Too Useful to Sacrifice (2019)
Discover the truth behind George B. McClellan's leadership during the 1862 Maryland Campaign
Published: 12/14/19
Eyewitness to the Battle of Fredericksburg
Explore the Battle of Fredericksburg through the eyewitness account of Union officer William Thompson Lusk.
Published: 12/11/19
William Gregg’s Civil War (2019)
A compelling memoir of a guerrilla who served under William Quantrill during the Civil War in Missouri.
Published: 12/4/19
The Million-Dollar Man Who Helped Kill a President (2018)
The story of the million-dollar man who played a role in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.