Civil War
Today in History: The American Civil War Begins (1861)
On April 12, 1861, the American Civil War officially began with the attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. The war…
Mark Twain Prevented Ulysses S. Grant’s Widow from Being Penniless
For Civil War historians, there is no historical memoir more valued than that of Ulysses S. Grant. Even more than…
This Day in History: Outlaw Jesse James Is Killed (1882)
The image above is very interesting. The reason is that it is the only known image of the famed criminal…
To Preserve the Union: 6 Advantages That Helped the North Win the Civil War
There is a lot of conjecture over why the American Civil War ended the way it did. The truth is…
Today in History: The Last Campaign of the Civil War Begins (1865)
On this date in 1865, the end was near for the Confederates in the Civil War. While the war wouldn't…
5 Pivotal Battles that Changed the Course of the Civil War
The American Civil War may be one of the most crucial periods in American History. No matter what type of…
5 Riots That Shocked America
Americans riot. During America’s almost 250 year history, mob violence has been used to terrorize populations and to demand political…
Today In History: 96 Christians Were Massacred By American Militia during the Revolutionary War (1782)
On this day in 1782, during the Revolutionary War, 96 Christians were massacred by colonial American militiamen in the village…
Today In History: The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Began (1917)
A telegram describing revolutionary events that began on February 23rd 1917 was sent to the Tsar by Mikhail Rodzianko who…
Today In History: 1400, King Richard II Starved To Death In The Tower Of London
In contemporary society, Richard II is most often recounted through Shakespeare’s depiction of him as a vengeful, ruthless, tyrannical ruler.…