In the latest edition of A Look at the Archives, Ashley Large introduces "Rebellion Records," a state mandated log of men serving in the military during the Civil War and "the fates that befell them." ...

Confederate Lieutenant Henry S. Farley pulled the trigger of a large cannon at Fort Sumter at 4:30 a.m. on April 12, 1861. The shell flew upward through the dark sky over Charleston Harbor and burst ...

There’s something magical about stumbling into a place that feels like it’s been quietly perfect for centuries, just waiting for you to discover it. That’s Fredericksburg, Virginia – a historical gem ...

The Rising Sun Tavern, once owned by George Washington’s brother Charles, recreates the atmosphere of an 18th-century ...

Strange artifact at Civil War battlefield is skin from alligator that attacked a soldier during the battle over Vicksburg, Mississippi, National Park says.

On day 1,224 of the Russia-Ukraine war, tensions reached a boiling point. A Ukrainian drone strike hit a major Russian weapons plant in Izhevsk, killing three and injuring 35. Meanwhile, Russia ...

Get a quick and clear explanation of the American Civil War in just one minute! Learn about the key events, causes, and outcomes that shaped US history during this pivotal conflict.