For the National Socialists, everything was political. All forms of culture — from theater and cinema to painting and ...
This lesson compares the experiences, roles, and legacies of Mary Todd Lincoln and Varina Davis, the wives of the Civil War era presidents. The lesson, which features historian Kelly Hancock speaking ...
Vicksburg was incorporated in 1825, and for 200 years it has been shaped and molded by all who have lived here. And while  contributions have been made by many — sometimes even unbeknownst to others — ...
It was in 2003 that Vermont author Chris Bohjalian encountered the tale of a Southern woman aiding an injured Vermonter ...
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The discussion will examine Union and Confederate leaders who failed to fulfill their duties during the Battle of Antietam.
Clay Risen examines Cold War hysteria in an even-handed way, trusting readers to make the connection between McCarthyism and ...
There was a different twist on history during the March 6 First Thursday History Presentation at the Jamestown Public Library. Jamestown resident Jim Lutzweiler critiqued the book “The Demon of ...
The seminar will explore the fascinating life and times of this great Greek while also analysing the obstacles in his path ...
The civil rights era comes alive in these excellent, informative books for kids of all ages. From beautifully illustrated picture books to memoirs that depict the Jim Crow South to biographies of ...
Holand Press, UK, recently announced availability of its newest imprint, "The Virginia Governess" by Tifton author Liz Carson Keith.  The book has already hit number 2 on Amazon’s US Civil War Women ...
Buffalos,” a brand new literary experience co-authored by Creed Bratton and Nate Edmondson and published by Meridia Books, offers a compelling blend of ...