The Only Active US Navy Ship to Sink an Enemy is 218 Years Old

9 years ago

With the retirement of the USS Simpson, the two century old USS Constitution, is the only active US Navy ship to…

How the Confederate Battle Flag was Designed

9 years ago

http://www.thiscruelwar.com/2015/10/05/the-politically-correct-origins-of-the-confederate-battle-flag/

Three Confederate Cannons Recovered from River

9 years ago

http://www.thestate.com/news/local/article36910053.html

Madison Explains How to Interpret the Constitution

9 years ago

"As a guide in expounding and applying the provisions of the Constitution, the debates and incidental decisions of the Convention…

Politics of the War of 1812

9 years ago

In 1783 the United States obtained its independence with the end of the War for Independence, but less than 30…

A Modern Day Civil War Photographer

9 years ago

Rob Gibson of Gettysburg, PA has made a career of recreating the techniques used by Civil War photographers. Learn his story…

Photographic Tour of New England History

9 years ago

Recently, the Discerning History team led a historical tour through New England, with a special focus on the American Revolution.…

Remembering the Battle of Britain

9 years ago

Today is Battle of Britain Day. Across Britain, Poland, France, Germany, Canada, America, and elsewhere, services of remembrance and commemoration…

Was the Emancipation Proclamation Trying to Incite a Slave Rebellion?

9 years ago

Editor's note: We are pleased to welcome Philip Leigh, who brings us a guest post on Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Be sure…

The 16 Year Old General

9 years ago

If you were to find yourself on the outskirts of the small village of Crecy, France, on August 26 1346,…