The Plot to Assassinate President Truman

9 years ago

http://blogs.archives.gov/prologue/?p=16287

Why the Name Devil’s Den?

9 years ago

In the mind of any Civil War buff, the words "Devil's Den" conjure up a striking vivid scene of fighting…

The Charleston Mail Crisis of 1835

10 years ago

http://www.thiscruelwar.com/2015/10/19/extreme-remedies-and-the-charleston-mail-crisis-of-1835/

The Myth of Mother Teresa’s Christian Heroism

10 years ago

http://www.challies.com/articles/the-myth-of-mother-teresa?utm_campaign=shareaholic&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=socialnetwork

Write for Us!

10 years ago

We always welcome new writers for the Discerning History blog! We are interested in a wide variety of content, including:…

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

10 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

10 years ago

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

Three Confederate Cannons Recovered from River

10 years ago

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

Madison Explains How to Interpret the Constitution

10 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

10 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

10 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

10 years ago

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