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Why the Name Devil’s Den?

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

10 years ago

The Charleston Mail Crisis of 1835

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

10 years ago

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

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

10 years ago

How the Confederate Battle Flag was Designed

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

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Three Confederate Cannons Recovered from River

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

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Madison Explains How to Interpret the Constitution

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

10 years ago

Politics of the War of 1812

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

10 years ago

A Modern Day Civil War Photographer

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

10 years ago

Photographic Tour of New England History

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

10 years ago

Was the Emancipation Proclamation Trying to Incite a Slave Rebellion?

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

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