Discover the true history of Confederate monuments in the U.S. Learn when they were built, the myth of the Lost Cause, and why their legacy remains controversial.
American History
Why Isn’t Washington, D.C. a State?
Explore why Washington, D.C. is not a state. Learn about its constitutional origins, history of racial disenfranchisement, and the ongoing fight for voting rights.
How Civil War Medicine Led to America’s First Opioid Crisis
Discover how primitive Civil War medicine and the mainstreaming of the hypodermic syringe triggered America’s first devastating opioid crisis.
How Robert E. Lee’s Home Became Arlington National Cemetery
Discover how General Robert E. Lee’s historic Virginia estate was seized and transformed into Arlington National Cemetery during the American Civil War.
General Sherman Captures Atlanta
Discover how General Sherman’s capture of Atlanta in 1864 broke the Confederacy, saved Lincoln’s presidency, and forever changed the course of the Civil War.
Sherman Closes in on Savannah
Discover how Sherman’s capture of Fort McAllister secured Savannah in 1864, ending the historic March to the Sea and redefining the Union’s Civil War strategy.
When Ironclads Clashed: How Hampton Roads Changed Naval Warfare Forever
Explore the Battle of Hampton Roads, the historic 1862 Civil War duel between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia that revolutionized global naval warfare forever.
6 Generals Who Fought Against Their Home State in the Civil War
Discover the agonizing choices of 6 Civil War generals who fought against their home states, redefining loyalty, family bonds, and American military history.
America’s Only Successful Coup d’Etat Overthrew a Biracial Government in 1898
Explore the history of the 1898 Wilmington Coup, America’s only successful coup d’état, which violently overthrew a thriving biracial.
8 Things You Should Know About the Battle of Chickamauga
Explore the Battle of Chickamauga, the second-deadliest clash of the Civil War. Discover the key figures, fatal blunders, and its lasting impact on America.
Compromise of 1877
Explore the Compromise of 1877: the backroom political deal that resolved the 1876 election, ended Reconstruction, and reshaped civil rights in America.
Abraham Lincoln Excelled in Wrestling—What Other Sports Did He Play?
Discover the incredible athletic history of Abraham Lincoln, from his legendary 300-match wrestling career to his love for handball, bowling, and physical fitness.