Photography was still relatively new in 1861 as the Civil War began, ... Click here to see 25 horrifying images of the Civil War. ... Virginia, the capital of the Confederacy, in 1865. [in-text-ad] ...

The American Civil War. Remember it? Well, no, because you weren't alive. But you've read about it, and the Civil War ...

Years: 1861-1865; Estimated Death Toll: 620,000 – 750,000; Issues: Southern states seceded to preserve slavery and less federal interference. The northern states won the war, abolished slavery ...

But the hard truth is that a civil war is not on the horizon—it’s already here. In fact, the original Civil War never ended, and its ideological—and in many cases, genealogical—heirs ...

The origin of the Juneteenth celebrations marking the end of slavery goes back to an order issued as Union troops arrived in ...

The Civil War officially ended on Aug. 20, 1866, but Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his army 16 months earlier on April 9, 1865.

The American Civil War is a pivotal and ugly moment in American history, but it's more misunderstood than you would think. We're breaking down some myths about Lincoln, women soldiers, racist ...

In a traditional service offered to Civil War veterans, the historical 4th U.S. Infantry Regiment dressed in Union uniforms fired musket volleys and the crowd sang "The Battle Hymn of the Republic." ...