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A new look at Civil War railroading
Almost exactly 160 years ago, the American Civil War wound down to a messy and anticlimactic end. By December 1864, it was ...
Back In Time Today on MSN7d
The Civil War’s Untouchables: Soldiers Who Struck Fear in Every Battle
The American Civil War wasn't just a battle between states—it was a showcase of incredible military talent. From 1861 to 1865 ...
10 Best TV Shows Set During the American Civil War
Some great TV shows use the American Civil War as a backdrop or as a major narrative pillar. Here are the best ones.
Live Science on MSN9d
Mass grave of Black Union soldiers slaughtered during the Civil War may lie under a Kentucky soybean field, high-tech scans reveal
Archaeologists have identified two potential mass graves of Black Union soldiers who were targeted by Confederate guerrillas ...
TheCollector on MSN6d
American Civil War Uniforms: A Visual Journey
Uniforms are used for identification as well as to provide a sense of unity during any conflict, and the American Civil War ...
All That's Interesting on MSN2d
Researchers In Kentucky May Have Just Unearthed A Mass Grave Of Black Union Soldiers Massacred During The Civil War
Black Union soldiers who were part of the United States Colored Cavalry were driving a herd of cattle near Simpsonville, ...
New comic book tells tale of Civil War’s first Black Medal of Honor recipient
Sgt. William Carney, whose Civil War heroism was portrayed by Denzel Washington in the movie "Glory," will get his own comic ...
Native Americans and the Civil War in Arkansas: Both Albert Pike and Stand Watie served prominent roles
The Civil War must have been a confusing time for Native Americans. Pushed from the east and relegated to Indian Territory, ...
The Meadville Tribune6d
Museum display on the Civil War is in 3D
This year marks the 160th anniversary of the end of fighting between the Union and Confederate military. A display of the ...