In 1863, shortly after the death of Stonewall Jackson from wounds received at the Battle of Chancellorsville, John Esten Cooke, a staff officer to General J.E.B. Stuart, paid tribute to the fallen commander in his biography, The Life of Stonewall Jackson. One chapter reflects on Jackson after his...

A search of the annals of the Civil War reveals that the rise of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson as legendary figures in the Confederacy begins its ascent in 1861 with Jackson’s leadership at First Manassas and gathers momentum in 1862, when Lee assumed command of the Army of Northern Virgini...

It's Women's History Month and we're kicking it off with Emily Yellin! Author of what we proclaim to be the encyclopedia on women's history, Our Mother's War, Emily talks with us about her experience in writing the book that brings every avenue of women's wartime to life. Inspired by her own moth...

On July 1, 1863, at Gettysburg, color sergeant Burlington “Burl” Cunningham expressed his eagerness to unfurl the regimental colors of the 19th Indiana Infantry. A staff officer ordered him not to do so. Cunningham brought them out anyway—here is what happened.

Dana Shoaf and Melissa Winn drop in to talk about all sorts of interesting things related to Civil War medicine and their National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Maryland. They also manage the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum in Washington, D.C.
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The Grumman F-11 Tiger is a fascinating, yet often forgotten, supersonic fighter jet from the 1950s. As a key evolution in US Navy aviation, it was developed as a carrier-based replacement for the F9F Cougar. The F-11 incorporated advanced aerodynamic concepts, most notably the Whitcomb Area Rule...

In October 1918, near the Belgian town of Ypres, a young German corporal named Adolf Hitler was caught in a British gas attack. Temporarily blinded, he was evacuated from the front just weeks before the war ended.

In the early 20th century, author Gamaliel Bradford pioneered a form of psychological biography he called “psychography.” Over 20 years, he wrote 114 of them, including studies of influential Civil War figures. His portrait of Robert E. Lee examines the man beneath the Southern icon (Part 2 of 3).

In the early 20th century, author Gamaliel Bradford pioneered a form of psychological biography he called “psychography.” Over 20 years, he wrote 114 of them, including studies of influential Civil War figures. His portrait of Robert E. Lee examines the man beneath the Southern icon (Part 3 of 3).

In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, Daz is joined by Bertram Hayes-Davis to explore the life of his great-great-grandfather, Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. They discuss his early life, West Point years, leadership during the Civil Wa...

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, Daz is joined by Gina Denham, co-founder of Monuments for UK Veterans of the American Civil War Association and honorary secretary of the Descendants of the London Branch of American Civil War Veterans. Together, they reflect on the ...

In this episode of the American Civil War & UK History podcast, host Daz is joined by an author and historian Neil Chatelain to discuss the CSS Shenandoah, which was a Confederate commerce raider during the American Civil War.

CSS Shenandoah, one of the most legendary ships in naval history — an...

In this episode of The Figures of the American Civil War Podcast, host Daz is joined by Dr. Nathan Provost, the Dramatic Historian, and historian Tim Willging to explore the early life of Ulysses S. Grant. From his birth in Point Pleasant, Ohio, through the formative experiences that shaped him, ...

In the early 20th century, author Gamaliel Bradford pioneered a form of psychological biography he called “psychography.” Over 20 years, he wrote 114 of them, including studies of influential Civil War figures. His portrait of Robert E. Lee examines the man beneath the Southern icon (Part 1 of 3).

The discovery by Union troops of a copy of Gen. Robert E. Lee’s Special Order 191 on Sept. 13, 1862, had significant consequences for the Maryland Campaign, which ended days later when Confederate forces were checked on the battlefield of Antietam. Hailed as one of the most consequential intellig...

We're back with a new episode and joining us this week is our friend and historian, Cara Lebonick! We're diving straight in and talking all about her many lives before becoming a historian, the many different avenues of women's history, and how pulling on just one single thread can unravel a worl...

The F-35 Lightning II has become the defining fifth-generation multirole fighter of the 21st century, with widespread adoption across allied air forces. But despite their similar appearance, the three main variants—the F-35A, F-35B, and F-35C—are distinct aircraft, each engineered for specific ro...

In this episode, you will learn proper terminology of the various parts and pieces that make up a Civil War musket. Learning the proper nomenclature can help you in discussions about these weapons. In addition, it will provide clearer communication during drill if you are a living historian. Th...