The American Civil War is a pivotal and ugly moment in American history, but it's more misunderstood than you would think. We're breaking down some myths about Lincoln, women soldiers, racist ...

A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the moral issue of slavery. In fact, it was the economics of slavery and political control of that system that was central to the conflict.

June 2025 marks the 162nd anniversary of the establishment of Camp Delaware, a training camp for Black Civil War soldiers on ...

Dive into the history of the draft during the Vietnam War, including its origins, how long it lasted, and how some young Boomers successfully managed to dodge it.

Our history quiz covers some of the basic Civil War questions that we feel are important and surprising. They're not in any particular order. (Also, take time to view " 15 Haunting Photos That ...

More Americans than not believe it is likely that the United States will see a civil war over the next decade, according to a ...

Fred Minus brought Civil War history to life at Hopewell Valley Central High School, highlighting the experiences of Black ...

Researching her family history, Cheryl Wills found she was related to a former slave who served in the Civil War with the United States Colored Troops, which led her to a distant relative, a ...

Donald Trump was mocked online for seemingly not knowing when the civil war ended, causing users to claim their own president ...

Morgan’s 1,000-mile raid into Indiana and Ohio was a costly mistake for the Confederate Army. His history in Lexington ...

Abraham Lincoln was an American hero — but a flawed one. As we approach Juneteenth, let's also acknowledge some ugly truths that reflect the times in which ...

Providence College history professor Sharon Ann Murphy talked about the use and impact of tariffs through the Civil War. This discussion was part of the American Historical Association's Congressional ...