Discover the tragic history of Mary Surratt, the first woman executed by the US government for her alleged role in the Abraham Lincoln.
Category: Civil War
The Hunley’s Daring Submarine Mission
Explore the tragic and revolutionary history of the H.L. Hunley, the Civil War submarine that made naval history by sinking the USS Housatonic in 1864.
Harriet Beecher Stowe – Facts, Books & Cabin
Discover the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, whose groundbreaking novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin exposed the horrors of slavery and helped spark the Civil War.
How the US Civil War Divided Indian Nations
Discover the tragic history of how the US Civil War divided Indian nations, pitting brother against brother in a devastating fight for tribal.
Why Is the South Known as “Dixie”?
Discover the fascinating, disputed origins of ‘Dixie’—from the Mason-Dixon Line to French bank notes—and how a minstrel song redefined the American South.
10 Surprising Civil War Facts
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Native Americans Have General Sherman to Thank for Their Exile to Reservations
Discover how General William Tecumseh Sherman utilized the systematic slaughter of the American buffalo to force Native Americans onto reservations.
First Medal of Honor and the Great Locomotive Chase
Discover the thrilling history of the Great Locomotive Chase and how these brave Union raiders became the first recipients of the American Medal of Honor.
Homestead Act: 1862 Date & Definition
Discover the history of the Homestead Act of 1862. Learn how Lincoln’s landmark law shaped westward expansion, fueled economic hope, and impacted indigenous rights` and impacted indigenous lands.
Secret Agents in Hoop Skirts: Women Spies of the Civil War
Discover the incredible untold history of the women spies of the Civil War, including Harriet Tubman, Belle Boyd, Elizabeth Van Lew, and Rose O’Neal Greenhow.
How Nations Have Spied from the Sky
Explore the evolution of aerial surveillance from Civil War balloons and camera-wearing pigeons to Cold War spy planes and modern military drones.
Battle of Gettysburg
Discover the Battle of Gettysburg, the deadliest clash of the American Civil War. Explore its turning points, key figures, and lasting impact on the nation.