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Published: 11/13/25
Marking the Dead
Among the scenes recorded by photographers in Richmond after the Confederate capital fell in 1865 was a poignant view of Oakwood Cemetery.
Published: 11/13/25
Abraham Lincoln’s Ghost
A look at photographer William H. Mumler's purported "spirit image" of Abraham Lincoln alongside his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln.
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Published: 11/10/25
Civil War Veterans, Part 3
Continue your journey into the lives of Civil War veterans with the third installment of our "Civil War Vetreans" photo essay series.
Published: 8/19/25
A Talented Duo
The story of two groundbreaking Union army surgeons, Washington Benson “Ben” Trull and Jerome Keating Bauduy.
Published: 8/19/25
Photographic Mapmaking
A rare image highlights the largely forgotten process of photographic mapmaking during the Civil War.
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Published: 7/13/25
NYC Draft Riots
Learn about the New York City draft riots that erupted in mid-July 1863 through illustrations published in various newspapers at the time.
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Published: 6/16/25
Civil War Fashion, Part 2
In this, the second installment of our "Civil War Fashion" series, we highlight more images of soldiers and civilians wearing snazzy clothes and accessories, carrying interesting props, and striking bold poses.
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Published: 5/28/25
Reunion at Gettysburg
A photographic examination of the massive 50th anniversary reunion of the Battle of Gettysburg held in the summer of 1913.
Published: 5/28/25
A Costly Decision
A look at the pro-Union message contained in a patriotic illustration published on an envelope, or "cover," early in the Civil War.
Published: 5/28/25
An Unlikely Reunion
A photo of Confederate officer James Francis “Frank” Crocker offers a window into his extraordinary experience at the Battle of Gettysburg.
Published: 5/28/25
A Famed Photographer at Petersburg
The story behind a photo of the Petersburg trenches that includes a view of Civil War photographer Timothy O’Sullivan.
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Published: 5/12/25
Civil War Veterans, Part 2
Continue your journey into the lives of former Civil War soldiers with the second installment of our "Civil War Vetreans" photo essay series.
Published: 3/18/25
A Boy Soldier
The story of 15-year-old Jimmy Bateman's relentless pursuit to join the Union army in 1861.
Published: 3/18/25
Living with Winter
A close look at a seemingly ordinary photograph of a Union regiment's winter camp reveals interesting details.
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Published: 3/14/25
Redrawing the Guerrilla War
A new graphic history of the guerrilla war in Missouri imagines a different way for scholars to broaden their reach.
Published: 3/10/25
A “Texan Ranger”
A deeper look at an illustration published in the July 6, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly.
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Published: 2/24/25
Odd Civil War Photos, Pt. 2
Uncover the unusual and fascinating side of the American Civil War in this second installment of our "odd" photo essay series.
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Published: 2/10/25
Civil War Valentines
View examples of the satirical and comic military-themed valentines that were sent during the Civil War.
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