In 1800 Political Parties Used Court-Packing to Establish Legacy. Here’s How.
Parties have used lame-duck judicial appointments to advance their agendas since Marbury and Madison were pups
‘Humanity Forbade Them to Starve’: Grant at Vicksburg
As Grant focused on taking Vicksburg, he found compassion to combat a contraband crisis
Pedal-Powered War Tour
A headless corpse, a slave cemetery, and a kamikaze insect make for a lively Civil War-themed bike ride
Curtin Called: The Elite Forces of the Pennsylvania Reserves
The soldiers of governor Andrew Curtin’s unique Pennsylvania reserves division were some of the best fighters in the army of the Potomac
Book Review: Billy the Kid, A Reader’s Guide
Richard Etulian assesses the vast array of written material and movies about Billy the Kid
SCOTUS Ruling that Corporations are ‘Citizens,’ Opens Up Courts To Business Lawsuits
Justices label corporations as 'citizens,' making it easier to sue businesses
Calico & Cake: Mosby’s Rangers Had a Raucous Fourth of July in 1864
Mosby’s Rangers had a raucous 1864 Independence Day at Point of Rocks, Md.
Book Review: Thunder in the West
Richard Etulain considers the life of and legends surrounding infamous Western outlaw Billy the Kid
Gen. Lee’s Statue to be Removed from the Capitol—One Historian Argues Gen. Marshall Should Replace Him
"If anyone should be standing at the elbow of George Washington in the United States Capitol Statuary Hall collection, it should be Marshall.”
‘As He Lived For Others, So Did He Die’: Beloved Union General Israel Richardson Cut Down at Antietam
Confederate shell fire cut down revered Union General Israel Richardson at the Battle of Antietam
John Byng: The Scapegoating of an Admiral
In 1756 British admiral John Byng failed “to use all possible means” to stop the French from taking Minorca. He paid for it with his life.
Book Review: Nighthawk Rising
Diana Kouris presents a sympathetic but honest portrayal of famed Colorado cattlewoman 'Queen Ann' Bassett
