(January 12, 1814 – March 13, 1890) was a United States Army officer who fought during the Mexican–American War and later served…

Loyal dogs populated both armies in the Civil War. For every Union dog, there was a Confederate dog taking part in the…

Although Brig. Gen. Felix K. Zollicoffer’s main responsibility was to guard Cumberland Gap, in November 1861 he advanced west into Kentucky to…

Our own race is boastful as well as intolerant and aggressive. This is especially true of the New England type, and hence…

John W. “Jack” Hinson was a man who found himself firmly on both sides at the outset of the Civil War. He…

African-American Men Burned at the Stake in New York In England, burning had been used to punish rebellious women, peasants and poor…