A Kansas memorial lists 15 Black soldiers killed during the Civil War. Their lives are a mystery.

FORT SCOTT — At the national cemetery there is peace. There is no news to report, no current affairs to parse, no urgent interview requests awaiting any of the 8,000 inhabitants. All the battles have been fought, the costs tallied, the names and the dates etched into marble stones 13 inches wide and 4 inches […]

Martin Robison Delany: An Extraordinary, Sometimes Contradictory, Figure“Africa for Africans” Martin Robison Delany was one of the key African American figures both before and after the Civil War. Unfortunately, he is little-known today. Delany was born 6 May 1812, in … Continue reading →

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Marvel Retcons 2 Heroes’ Bizarre Civil War Behavior for the Better

While best known today for inspiring a 2016 MCU movie, 2006’s Civil War was incredibly controversial upon release. The chief reason for this was many characters being written incredibly out-of-character. However, a new Marvel miniseries offers a retcon which explains the actions of two heroes. Written by Christos Gage, with art by Edgar Salazar, Civil […]

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Gov. Tate Reeves Proclaims April 2026 as Confederate Heritage Month in Mississippi

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared April 2026 as Confederate Heritage Month at the request of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, continuing a tradition that began in 1993 without mentioning the central role of slavery in the Civil War.

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President & CEO for the Fredericksburg Area Museum

The Fredericksburg Area Museum (FAM) connects people to the region’s rich history—from its earliest inhabitants to today’s residents. Founded in 1985, FAM preserves and interprets cultural heritage, fosters community, and promotes understanding of how the past shapes the present.

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Syrian authorities’ new limits on alcohol sales in Damascus spark backlash

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Hundreds of residents from a range of religious sects poured into a grassy square in Bab Touma, a Christian neighborhood in Damascus, chanting “Syrians are united!” and brandishing signs that urged the government to safeguard personal liberties and religious minorities.

Exclusive--O'Donnell: Implement an Anaconda Plan to Free Iran Once and for All

More than quick, aggressive military action, strategy would be necessary to defeat the South. Winfield Scott's “Anaconda Plan” aimed to strangle the South economically through a naval blockade and other means. Similarly, the air war in Iran, which has been brilliantly executed, led some to have high hopes for a swift victory through decapitation.

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The Civil War Narrative: Can Britain Pull Back from the Edge?

“Civil war is inevitable.” This is the mantra of the extremists on the far right. From supporters of Tommy Robinson to members of Reform UK, the language of civil war is being used as a threat to those who do not allow the far right to take power. The echoes of Nazi Germany just get […]

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