One of the most famous ships in American naval history is the USS Monitor, one of the first ironclads. But…
Cross-posted from the Civil War 150th Blog. Although the majority of southerners supported the war effort and voted for secession,…
After the great tornadoes which struck Omaha 100 years ago, the United States was soon struck again with more natural…
March 23, Eastern Sunday, 1913, dawned a beautiful day in eastern Nebraska. But towards evening the sky began to darken…
For the 50th anniversary of the Civil War the 10 volume set Photographic History of the Civil War was published.…
Video on the history of the filibuster! Discover the fascinating story of the filibuster, from Cato the Younger to Rand…
Soon after it's formation, the new Confederate government took upon itself the task of choosing a seal and motto for…
One great way to study the Civil War is through photographs. It brings written descriptions to life, helps…
We have received several comments on our recent video about the CSS Neuse questioning our statement that the American ironclads…
Today is the 281st birthday of George Washington, born February 22nd. His birthday has been celebrated ever since the revolution,…