technology

Published: 3/31/25

CSS Hunley Reconsidered

By: Scott Hippensteel

Category: The Front Line

What happened to the crew of the Confederate submarine Hunley? A scientist offers his expert opinion.

Published: 11/18/24

A Helping Hand

By: Tracey McIntire

Category: Artifacts

The Civil War saw many advances in devices to aid amputees, including the practical tool known as a “knork.”

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Published: 5/27/24

Sailing in the Air

By: The Civil War Monitor

Category: Illustrations

Explore the fascinating world of Civil War era balloons and their role in the future of air travel. Discover the innovative designs and concepts proposed by inventors of the time.

Published: 7/25/20

An Infernal Machine

By: Harper's Weekly

Category: Illustrations

Read an article from Harper's Weekly about the discover of an "infernal machine," or mine, used against Union ships in the Potomac River.