Category: Recommended Reading
The Myth of Black Confederates — Historian Blasts Fantasy That “Thousands” of African Americans Fought for the South
“The very idea of black Confederates is a relatively recent phenomenon, emerging after the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.” By Doug Peterson PATRICK R. CLEBURNE, A PROMINENT GENERAL IN THE CONFEDERATE ARMY of Tennessee, could see what…
Are Civil War Buffs an Endangered Species? – Historians Bemoan Public’s Fading Interest in Past Conflicts
“Sources chalked the phenomenon up to ordinary apathy on the part of citizens.” A SURPRISING number of Americans seem entirely indifferent to the ongoing celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. It’s…
Alternate Endings — Ten Hypothetical Events That Would Have Changed the Outcome of World War Two
By George Dvorsky Decisions during wartime are monumental things. Each move and countermove has the potential to change the course of history. Here are ten shocking ways the Second World War could have unfolded differently…
Were The Mongol Invaders Spurred On By Medieval Climate Change?
The Mongols’ fast and furious conquest of Asia and much of Europe in the early 13th Century has been attributed to many factors: superior horsemanship, rigid discipline, devastating archery, and even the ruthless genius of…
“Dear Mom, I Miss You!” – 1,800-Year-Old Letter Home From Roman Soldier Translated
“His emotions are really no different than those of soldiers today who are longing to go home.” AN AMERICAN GRADUATE student has translated fragments of a letter written by a 3rd Century Roman soldier, according to…
Recommended Reading – Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Crimean War (But Never Thought to Ask)
“We interrupt our ongoing wall-to-wall coverage of the 100th anniversary of the First World War to bring you this backgrounder on the Crimean War…” With Russian boots on the ground in the Crimea, media outlets…
