Suspected Civil War-era relic found by metal detectorist—"American history"
While metal detecting at Civil War stronghold Fort Caswell, Tentis Moore was stunned to stumble on the remnants of military action.
Funeral for Confederate general reburied in Virginia sparks backlash
The remains of Confederate General A.P. Hill were reinterred after being removed from a monument at a busy Richmond intersection last month.
Mississippi drought reveals hidden Civil War relics in river
Riley Bryant discovered rusted Civil War bullets on the previously submerged banks of the Mississippi, as well as a soldier's belt buckle.
Fact Check: Did Marjorie Taylor Greene Get Her Confederate History Wrong?
Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared to get her civil war history confused in a recent social media gaffe relating to the Wilder Monument in Georgia.
Civil War May Have 'Already Begun,' MSNBC Host Says, Citing MAGA Violence
"More than 40 percent of Americans think a civil war is likely in the next decade," Tiffany Cross said on Saturday. "Is this where history will say it began?"
Mississippi Governor and Republicans Celebrate 'Confederacy Heritage Month'
The state's governor revived a familiar controversy by commemorating the start of the Civil War with the proclamation.
Gettysburg Ghost Video 'Apparitions' Were Just Windshield Dirt
Some viewers are skeptical and believe the 'ghosts' are reflections from a wooden cannon onto the windscreen
Dershowitz Compares a Lincoln Election Strategy to Trump's Quid Pro Quo
"You know, you have to go back in history," Dershowitz said on The View. "Impeachment doesn't change since the time of the Constitution."
Civil War Soldiers Used Hair Dye to Make Themselves Look Better in Pictures
Researchers have found hair dye bottles and evidence of a photographic studio at Camp Nelson—a former Union camp.
Russia Official Cancels U.S. Visit Due to 'Civil War'
Russia's space agency chief and former deputy prime minister, Dmitry Rogozin, called U.S. actions "an outrage" and a display of "complete international lawlessness."
One Third of Americans Believe 2nd Civil War Likely
Black people and women most likely to fear U.S. will see second civil war sometime in the next five years.
Sunken Slave Ship Discovered Off Alabama Coast
An estimated 110 slaves were transported on the ship, called the Clotilda.
Hundreds of Slaves May Be Buried Under Baseball Stadium
The Union army forced African-American men and women, born into both freedom and slavery, to build a nearby stone fort.
Could Roy Moore Be Expelled From the Senate if Elected?
The last expulsions were for "support of the Confederate rebellion," in 1862.
Trump 'Is Professionally Stupid,' Says Ta-Nehisi Coates
Trump's lack of political qualifications would have sunk his political career if he were black, the author argued.
John Oliver's A+ Confederate Statue History Lesson
"Monuments are not how we record history—books are, museums are, Ken Burns 12-part miniseries are."
Take Down Confederate Plaque in Texas: GOP Lawmaker
The state's Republican speaker of the House said the "Children of the Confederacy" plaque should be removed from the capitol building.
Should America Rid Itself of Confederate Monuments?
Yale University and a former State Representative in Georgia are pointing the way to healing in America as the debate over Confederate monuments rages.
Abraham Lincoln Bixby Letter 'Was Written By John Hay'
The technique used to analyze whether Lincoln wrote his famous letter is similar to one that unmasked J.K. Rowling as author of a pseudonymous novel.
Trump's Logic Could Apply Well Beyond Civil War
How the president and his policies could have saved Brangelina and headed off Pearl Harbor.
Why the Confederate Flag Should be Retired for Good
Writer appreciates the bravery of his Civil War-era ancestor but denounces nostalgia for the 'Lost Cause.'
Stonewall Jackson Slept Here. Are You Absolutely Sure?
A lawsuit challenges historians about where the Confederate general camped before the Battle of Bull Run.
Could Ken Burns' Series 'The Civil War' Be Made Today?
As the PBS film celebrates its 25th anniversary, how does America look back at the Confederacy?
No, Rick, Gay Marriage Is Not a Reason for Civil War
For Rick Santorum to compare the marriage equality ruling to Dred Scott v. Sandford is dangerously inappropriate.
What Should Libertarians Think About the Civil War?
Should they sympathize with the Confederacy because it resisted the federal government? Or celebrate the emancipation of the slaves?
The Last Place to Buy a Confederate Flag
Recent backlash against the Confederate flag could be valuable for collectors.
The Day the Civil War Came to Arizona
A reenactment of the Battle of Picacho Pass in late March draws a few thousand spectators to Picacho Peak State Park in southern Arizona each year.
New York City Would Really Rather Not Talk About Its Slavery-Loving Past
New York City was a place that facilitated bondage while preaching freedom.
The Men Behind President Lincoln's Assassination
The conspirators involved in the most devious act in American history were led by John Wilkes Booth.
American Civil War Battlefields: Then and Now
The war that changed the American social landscape forever, 150 years ago, also affected its physical one.