America's Civil War
Recreating America's Bloodiest Conflict
Experiencing America's Civil War through its material culture ... generations later. Men -- and women -- pursue the war's history and adventure but leave the brutality home.
Reporting the War Proves Daunting Then and Now
America's journalists took to the Civil War's battlefields en masse, but found the task of reporting the war more complex than they imagined. For years I took on the role.
'The Killer Angels' Becomes the Epic Film 'Gettyburg'
The battle of Gettysburg, one might posit, was a story in search of a film. Filmmaker Ron Maxwell heard the call, and his epic film "Gettysburg" was the fruit.
Tales of the 125th Highlight Quintessential American Experience
The story through reports, reminiscences, and photos (and some illustrations) of how the world commemorated the Civil War's sesquicentennial.
Blue, Gray, and Green: The Irish in America's Civil War
The Irish had a reputation for pugnaciousness, and courage. They brought those talents to America, where they fought for both sides.
The Living Legacy of America's Bloodiest Conflict
History books, battlefield preservation, family history, slavery, film -- the Civil War embodies the American legend.