Richard Kreitner’s deeply researched book about the Civil War era illuminates the lives of six Jewish Americans and their ...

Henry Wirz remains one of the most controversial figures of the Civil War. As commandant of Andersonville Prison, he oversaw a site where over 13,000 Union soldiers died. Convicted of war crimes and ...

What do Julia Child, Paul Revere, and Harriet Tubman all have in common? Each played a crucial role in the clandestine world of espionage and intelligence. Though we might know them for their shows, ...

The base was among nine military installations that were renamed during the Biden administration so that they would no longer honor Confederate figures. In March, the Trump administration ...

Given the contemptuous attitudes about homosexuality in the 19th century, extracting any concrete clues about the queerness of Civil War figures is a challenge. Subscribe to our newsletter for a ...

Actor Alec Baldwin took to Instagram on Tuesday night to inform his followers that he believes America is in a 'pre-Civil War ...

The Republic of South Sudan gained independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, following decades of bloody civil war. However, ...

The base was among nine military installations that were renamed during the Biden administration so that they would no longer honor Confederate figures. The changes happened amid renewed protests ...

The White House vows to restore the Smithsonian as "a symbol of inspiration and American greatness" and hints at returning statues and monuments of Confederate figures. Another big topic is tariffs.