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How the election of 1876 was settled with a compromise

How the election of 1876 was settled with a compromise How the election of 1876 was settled with a compromise

By Bethaney Phillips

4 times Canada was more moto than the US

4 times Canada was more moto than the US 4 times Canada was more moto than the US

By Blake Stilwell

Did you know ‘Honest Abe’ was actually a formidable fighter?

Did you know ‘Honest Abe’ was actually a formidable fighter? Did you know ‘Honest Abe’ was actually a formidable fighter?

How this 1862 battle lengthened the Civil War by 2 years

How this 1862 battle lengthened the Civil War by 2 years How this 1862 battle lengthened the Civil War by 2 years

This diet fueled both sides during the American Civil War

This diet fueled both sides during the American Civil War This diet fueled both sides during the American Civil War

Did you know this man is the only American to be hanged for treason?

Did you know this man is the only American to be hanged for treason? Did you know this man is the only American to be hanged for treason?

This African American Green Beret battled communists and racism in Vietnam

This African American Green Beret battled communists and racism in Vietnam This African American Green Beret battled communists and racism in Vietnam

By Miguel Ortiz

4 Southern counties that seceded from the Confederacy during the Civil War

4 Southern counties that seceded from the Confederacy during the Civil War 4 Southern counties that seceded from the Confederacy during the Civil War

This is why the Sharps rifle was the deadliest weapon of the Civil War

This is why the Sharps rifle was the deadliest weapon of the Civil War This is why the Sharps rifle was the deadliest weapon of the Civil War

Harry Belafonte narrowly avoided one of the deadliest stateside explosions of WWII

Harry Belafonte narrowly avoided one of the deadliest stateside explosions of WWII Harry Belafonte narrowly avoided one of the deadliest stateside explosions of WWII

By Miguel Ortiz

civil war spy reenactment

Armistead was Marquis de Lafayette’s slave. He was also his friend – and a spy. Armistead was Marquis de Lafayette’s slave. He was also his friend – and a spy.

By Miguel Ortiz

‘The Fighting McCooks’ were the Civil War’s largest military family ‘The Fighting McCooks’ were the Civil War’s largest military family

A Filipina civilian had more confirmed kills in WWII than most soldiers

A Filipina civilian had more confirmed kills in WWII than most soldiers A Filipina civilian had more confirmed kills in WWII than most soldiers

MLK before his big speech

9 things you didn’t know about MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech 9 things you didn’t know about MLK’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech

By Brittany Sulc

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar What happens when you hit an RV with a Civil War mortar

This is what other countries thought about the US Civil War

This is what other countries thought about the US Civil War This is what other countries thought about the US Civil War

By Blake Stilwell

6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job 6 types of people you should avoid at your first civilian job

By Eric Milzarski

6 Army jobs that civilians get all wrong

6 Army jobs that civilians get all wrong 6 Army jobs that civilians get all wrong

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg Here’s what it would look like if a modern Army fought the Battle of Gettysburg

How the Civil War changed Santa

How the Civil War changed Santa How the Civil War changed Santa

By Brittany Sulc

This Marine nails what it’s like to get out of the military

This Marine nails what it’s like to get out of the military This Marine nails what it’s like to get out of the military

This is how important camp followers were to an army before modern logistics

This is how important camp followers were to an army before modern logistics This is how important camp followers were to an army before modern logistics

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America Here’s how a Connecticut button company changed America

By Jessica Evans

5 ways your work review is different from any military review

5 ways your work review is different from any military review 5 ways your work review is different from any military review

Two future presidents fought in the same obscure Civil War battle

Two future presidents fought in the same obscure Civil War battle Two future presidents fought in the same obscure Civil War battle

This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War

This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War This Union Medal of Honor recipient was the most wounded soldier of the Civil War

5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea

5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea 5 reasons a draft is a terrible idea

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War The crazy steam-powered gun of the Civil War

Does Pennsylvania have a hidden mass Civil War grave?

Does Pennsylvania have a hidden mass Civil War grave? Does Pennsylvania have a hidden mass Civil War grave?

By Bethaney Phillips

Why handling battlefield casualties was so gruesome during the Civil War

Why handling battlefield casualties was so gruesome during the Civil War Why handling battlefield casualties was so gruesome during the Civil War

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba A former Confederate general led cavalry in combat in Cuba

This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps’ most legendary battles

This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps’ most legendary battles This is why Fallujah is one of the Marine Corps’ most legendary battles

By Donald Baker

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian The famous Civil War surrender painting isn’t at the Smithsonian

By Miguel Ortiz

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery This is how Robert E. Lee’s house became Arlington National Cemetery

By Blake Stilwell

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army There was a special word for Confederates who joined the US Army

By Blake Stilwell

Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President to hold a patent

Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President to hold a patent Abraham Lincoln is the only U.S. President to hold a patent

By Miguel Ortiz

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War Coke exists thanks to this wounded warrior from Civil War

11 rarely seen photos from the Civil War

11 rarely seen photos from the Civil War 11 rarely seen photos from the Civil War

17 brilliant insights from legendary Marine General James Mattis

17 brilliant insights from legendary Marine General James Mattis 17 brilliant insights from legendary Marine General James Mattis

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy 4 times the US military won by tricking the enemy

By Paul Szoldra

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields This was General Sherman’s real method of clearing minefields

By Blake Stilwell

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War Coffee alternatives that were used during the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War

6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War 6 weird things you didn’t know about the Civil War

By Bethaney Phillips

11 things your recruiter told you (and what they really meant)

11 things your recruiter told you (and what they really meant) 11 things your recruiter told you (and what they really meant)

By Mike Dowling

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle This is the story of Old Abe, the ‘Screaming’ Eagle

By Eric Milzarski

Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found?

Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found? Was General Lee’s buried family treasure ever found?

By Bethaney Phillips

Here’s your glimpse into Civil War-era clothing

Here’s your glimpse into Civil War-era clothing Here’s your glimpse into Civil War-era clothing

By Bethaney Phillips

Here’s why Civil War soldiers had wounds that glowed in the dark Here’s why Civil War soldiers had wounds that glowed in the dark

By Bethaney Phillips

This is what it was like to fire a Civil War cannon

This is what it was like to fire a Civil War cannon This is what it was like to fire a Civil War cannon

By Harold C. Hutchison

Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals

Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals Nobody ever did ‘Movember’ like these 9 Civil War generals

The Battle of the Crater turned a brilliant plan into self-inflicted defeat

The Battle of the Crater turned a brilliant plan into self-inflicted defeat The Battle of the Crater turned a brilliant plan into self-inflicted defeat

By Stephen Carlson

Here’s how the ‘Bloody Angle’ turned into the worst fighting of the Civil War

Here’s how the ‘Bloody Angle’ turned into the worst fighting of the Civil War Here’s how the ‘Bloody Angle’ turned into the worst fighting of the Civil War

By Stephen Carlson

union soldiers stole a train

That time Union soldiers stole a train to wreak havoc in Georgia That time Union soldiers stole a train to wreak havoc in Georgia

By James Elphick

6 military-life problems that don’t go away when you get out

6 military-life problems that don’t go away when you get out 6 military-life problems that don’t go away when you get out

Painting of General Lee surrendering in Appomattox Courthouse

APRIL 9: Today in military history: General Robert E. Lee Surrenders APRIL 9: Today in military history: General Robert E. Lee Surrenders

battle of shiloh

Today in military history: Union victory at the Battle of Shiloh Today in military history: Union victory at the Battle of Shiloh

This is why the American Civil War happened

This is why the American Civil War happened This is why the American Civil War happened

By Blake Stilwell

This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today

This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today This is how “RED Friday” became a thing and why it still matters today

By Eric Milzarski

The first casualty of the Civil War happened entirely by accident

The first casualty of the Civil War happened entirely by accident The first casualty of the Civil War happened entirely by accident

By Blake Stilwell

The largest ever snowball fight was fought by the Confederate Army in 1863 The largest ever snowball fight was fought by the Confederate Army in 1863

Report says troops wouldn’t recommend military service to their own kids

Report says troops wouldn’t recommend military service to their own kids Report says troops wouldn’t recommend military service to their own kids

Experts dispute what really killed Stonewall Jackson

Experts dispute what really killed Stonewall Jackson Experts dispute what really killed Stonewall Jackson

By Harold C. Hutchison

These 5 innovative Civil War weapons changed combat forever

These 5 innovative Civil War weapons changed combat forever These 5 innovative Civil War weapons changed combat forever

By James Elphick

5 reasons why troops stick together after they leave the service

5 reasons why troops stick together after they leave the service 5 reasons why troops stick together after they leave the service

By Eric Milzarski