The Gatling Gun was perhaps the most under-utilized weapon in the Union’s arsenal.
November, 2015
A Matter of Profound Wonder: The Marriage of Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd
On November 4th, 1842, Abraham and Mary, like so many newlyweds, looked ahead with hope and optimism.
The 1915 World Series and the Rise of the Modern American Sports Fan
By 1915, politicians had begun to realize the value of publicly associating themselves with major league baseball.
A Somewhat Forgotten President: The Legacy of James K. Polk
Whatever one believes about Polk, he deserves to be remembered. No one-term president accomplished as much.