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Photographs of the USS Camanche

One of the most famous ships in American naval history is the USS Monitor, one of the first ironclads. But…

12 years ago

Richmond Bread Riot

Cross-posted from the Civil War 150th Blog. Although the majority of southerners supported the war effort and voted for secession,…

12 years ago

The Great Dayton Flood of 1913

After the great tornadoes which struck Omaha 100 years ago, the United States was soon struck again with more natural…

12 years ago

Omaha Tornado of 1913

March 23, Eastern Sunday, 1913, dawned a beautiful day in eastern Nebraska. But towards evening the sky began to darken…

12 years ago

Union Soldier Recognizes a Picture of His Regiment

For the 50th anniversary of the Civil War the 10 volume set Photographic History of the Civil War was published.…

12 years ago

History of the Filibuster

Video on the history of the filibuster! Discover the fascinating story of the filibuster, from Cato the Younger to Rand…

12 years ago

Deo Vindice: Motto of the Confederacy

Soon after it's formation, the new Confederate government took upon itself the task of choosing a seal and motto for…

12 years ago

Historic Picture – Charleston’s Exchange and Provost

    One great way to study the Civil War is through photographs. It brings written descriptions to life, helps…

12 years ago

Was Britain Worried about American Ironclads?

We have received several comments on our recent video about the CSS Neuse questioning our statement that the American ironclads…

12 years ago

Happy Birthday George Washington!

Today is the 281st birthday of George Washington, born February 22nd. His birthday has been celebrated ever since the revolution,…

12 years ago