How the Civil War changed how we vote

When President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in the middle of the Civil War, he was not just changing ...
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This Unique Pennsylvania Museum Retells Civil War Battles With Tiny Cat Soldiers

Discover a Pennsylvania museum where Civil War history is recreated through imaginative scenes with tiny cat soldiers.

Inside the Civil War: New Letter Trove Takes You Among Soldiers, Widows, and the Enslaved

J. Mark Powell's new book, "Witness to War," tells the story of the Civil War objectively through the letters of ...

From Gettysburg to Minneapolis: How the American Civil War continues to shape how we understand contemporary political conflicts and their dangers

As anger about the presence of ICE in Minneapolis divided the nation, Americans turned to the American Civil War for ...

Uncover the history of Florida's Civil War forts

Explore the rich history of Florida's Civil War forts, from the first shots fired at Fort Pickens to the prison where Dr. Samuel Mudd was held.

Contributor: Our era really is like the Civil War in one key way

Reaching for parallels in the Revolution and abolition, Americans are no longer debating conventional public policy. We are debating identity.
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How female spies changed the course of the Civil War

In almost every war in history, spies have had a big role in the outcome of the war. Those who played both sides, put themselves in danger in order to learn secrets, and played the part to get helpful ...
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The Civil War started 165 years ago this year

On July 4, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. There’s also another major historical anniversary this year – the start of the Civil War 165 years ago on April 12, 1861.