One can hardly imagine what the night of Feb. 17, 1865, must have been like in Charleston. Hours before surrendering to Union ...

In one of the most infamous campaigns of the American Civil War, Union General William T. Sherman led 62,000 troops on a brutal 285-mile march from Atlanta to Savannah. His goal: break the Confederacy ...

Henry Czerny arrives on the red carpet at the "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" premiere at Rose Theater, Jazz ...

A 90-minute walking tour details the city’s role in promoting slavery throughout the South and the driving force of faith to ...

The phrase “40 acres and a mule” has piqued fans’ interests ever since Kendrick Lamar’s record-breaking Super Bowl halftime ...

Thousands of newly freed slaves followed the Union Army’s “March to the Sea” in the hopes of protection as they left bondage behind.

President Trump has long celebrated William McKinley's tariff policies. Vintage photos show how they affected Americans.

He was regarded as a brilliant general during the Civil War. Among his many nicknames were “Cump,” “Uncle Billy,” and “the Beast.” He was also known for allegedly saying, “War is hell.” This is ...