Nurse Jane Boswell Moore wrote poignant letters about her interactions with the patients of this Winchester, Va., hospital.
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Sugar, a Mild Laxative, and a Dollop of Alcohol
Two Scam Artists Raked in Ungodly Profits in the 19th Century with a Purported “Magic” Indian Elixir.
George Washington Needed to Keep His Spies Hidden. So He Financed a Secret Lab For Invisible Ink.
How patriot spies—and their commander—used a secret “medicine” factory to send coded messages during the American Revolution.
These Western Lawmen Worked Both Sides of the Badge
A surprising roster of famed Old West officers proved no ‘Marshal Dillons,’ alternately enforcing the law and using it to suit themselves.
Green and Mysterious, Absinthe Caused Controversy Wherever it Was Poured
Did this drink drive people to hallucinate and commit crime?
The Real Story Behind 58 Confederate Bodies Tossed in a Well
What occurred on Daniel Wise’s farm in September 1862?
Whether or Not He Killed Custer, This Lakota Proved a Courageous Warrior
White Bull marked a decade-plus string of victories.
European Monarchs Crushed Rebellions in the Mid-1800s—and America Benefited
In 1848, as Germany cracked down on revolts, America received its best and brightest.
12 Civilians Who Played Unusual, Outsized Roles in the Civil War
These wartime civilians never quite got the recognition they deserved.
Abigail Adams Persevered Through Siege and Smallpox to Support the Revolution
…while simultaneously keeping up John Adams’ spirit.