“Any understanding of this nation has to be based on an understanding of the Civil ... Creek War,” the author Peter Cozzens observes in his new book, A Brutal Reckoning: Andrew Jackson ...

A pious and strong-willed king, Charles exhibited from childhood the characteristics that would lead to his downfall. By Dr Richard Cust.

As the sister of legendary Confederate Gen. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, Laura Jackson Arnold defied her brother, her husband ...

Some memorials are dedicated to the foot soldiers of the Confederacy, and many depict famous generals such as Robert E Lee or Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson ... of the Civil War was commemorated ...

The Civil War was fought in 10,000 places, from Valverde, New Mexico, and Tullahoma, Tennessee, to St. Albans, Vermont, and Fernandina on the Florida coast. More than 3 million Americans fought in ...

More from Wes about the causes of the Civil War. What led to the outbreak of the bloodiest conflict in the history of North America? A common explanation is that the Civil War was fought over the ...

Civil War Settlers is the first comprehensive analysis of Scandinavian Americans and their ... and it should attract wide readership among historians of citizenship and immigration.’ Thomas A. Brown ...

You couldn’t own a cannon during the Civil ... Civil War-era cannons, or any cannons manufactured prior to 1898. Shortly ...

location and funding for a monument that will be erected on the lawn of the South Carolina State House Sarah Kuta A recent exhibition shows how soldiers sent in votes during the Civil War and ...

How do you feel about automated vehicles? What effects do you think they will have on your generation? Read this article and post your comments and questions for Matt Richtel by Nov. 14. By The ...

College towns aren't just for students, as is the case with this Virginia destination. From culinary to outdoor experiences, ...

Justice Thomas is right to question the modern-day practice of civil asset forfeiture. Let’s hope Congress and the states will pay attention. — Ewan Watt is the director of external relations ...