The Kings and Generals animated documentary series launches its new chapter on the American Civil War with an in-depth look ...

The Mexican-American War: Photos from the 1800s show a young nation's conflict Prominent American Civil War Generals Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, and Stonewall Jackson were among those who ...

Kings and Generals' animated historical documentary series on early modern history and the United States continues with a new chapter: the American Civil War. This episode begins with the ...

Jamelle Bouie, a columnist at the New York Times, has recently been drawing a lot of parallels between what’s going on in the ...

The Civil War started in April 1861 and raged for over four years. From Fort Sumter to Appomattox and beyond, here are the most basic facts you need.

Explore the American Civil War's history, ... (1865): Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the war. Must Read .

The US Civil War, fought from 1861 to 1865, was a defining moment in this nation’s history settling the question of slavery once and for all. It was by far the bloodiest conflict that the United ...

The CSS "Shenandoah" only learned of the Confederacy's defeat in the summer of 1865. That June, the cruiser's crew sank 24 ...

The American Civil War Museum in Appomattox, Virginia hosted this program. Description This lesson focuses on the first use of landmines in North America, during the American Civil War (1861-65).

From classic epics like 'Gone With the Wind' to recent psychological thrillers like 'The Beguiled', here are the 20 best American Civil War movies of all time, ranked.