Observatory

Published: 5/28/25

The Re-creation of Thomas J. Jackson

By: Matthew Christopher Hulbert

Category: Articles

A look at the historical accuracy of director Ron Maxwell's 2013 movie "Gods and Generals"—in particular the portrayal of Stonewall Jackson.

Published: 3/18/25

The Imagined Emancipationist

By: Matthew Christopher Hulbert

Category: Articles

Harry Turtledove's "The Guns of the South" cast Robert E. Lee as a victor whose allies turn out to be otherworldly

Published: 8/2/24

Plotting “Journey to Shiloh”

By: Matthew Christopher Hulbert

Category: Articles

Matthew Christopher Hulbert writes about the history (or lack thereof) behind the 1968 movie "Journey to Shiloh."

Published: 3/18/24

The Centennial & The Twilight Zone

By: Matthew Christopher Hulbert

Category: Articles

A look at how the Civil War was portrayed in Rod Serling's hit TV show