American Civil War

Here's How The Civil War Changed Christmas For America

Here's how the Civil War changed Christmas for America.

By DB Kelly Read More

The Untold Truth Of Civil War Photographer Mathew Brady

The 19th-century photographer Mathew Brady, who went from taking portraits of the rich and famous to taking death portraits on Civil War battlefields, is known for depicting the cost of war. The truth of Civil War photographer Mathew Brady is he funded the photojournalism himself and went into debt.

By Kate Sullivan Read More

What Life Was Like For Black People During The Civil War

History forgets the role Black Americans had in their own liberation during the Civil War. This is what life was like for Black people during the Civil War.

By Kate Hakala Read More

What Life Was Really Like For Civil War Soldiers

The life of a Civil War soldier was far from easy, and at times became very trying, even deadly. This is what life was really like for Civil War soldiers.

By Chandler Stark Read More

What Life Was Really Like For Women During The Civil War

A woman during the American Civil War had it pretty rough. Let's look back at the past to find out what life was really like for Civil War women.

By Kathy Benjamin Read More

Civil War Myths You Always Thought Were True

The facts of the Civil War are still hotly debated, as the war remains a contentious subject today. Here are some of the myths you always thought were true.

By Becki Robins Read More