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The Deadly Halloween Candy of 1858
As Halloween approaches, tales of poisoned candy often seem like urban legends—but in 1858, a real-life candy horror unfolded in Bradford, Yorkshire, leaving over 200 people gravely ill and claiming the lives of 20 others. This tragedy, known as the Bradford Humbug...
Teaching the Civil War through AI-Generated Music with Suno AI
Music can be a powerful tool for connecting students to historical events, making complex ideas more accessible and engaging. With Suno AI, an innovative music generator platform, educators have the opportunity to blend creativity and history by allowing students to...
What did Confederate Soldiers Wear?
The following image provides an excellent insight into all of the clothing and equipment that a Confederate soldier would have worn. This "kit" is an example of a sergeant of from Company A, 24th Virginia infantry circa mid-1863. 1 - Jeancloth trousers &...
Happy Halloween – Spiders
Soldier deaths during the Civil War were common however, the October 14, 1862 edition of the Charlotte Democrat describes the unfortunate events that lead to the death of a soldier from North Carolina. When you hear of a soldier dying during the Civil War you...
The Civil War in Color Series: Francis Brownell
My colorization of Francis Brownell who received the Medal of Honor for killing James W. Jackson after Jackson shot Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth, colonel of the 11th New York Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Although Brownell didn't receive the award until 1877, a dozen years...
Developing Civil War Photographs
Wet-plate photography was the style of photography utilized during the American Civil War. It took a lot of time and effort to take the pictures. Photographers had to bring a cart with all of their bulky equipment, including a mobile darkroom, to the...
Using Google Maps to Explore the Civil War
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Popular Songs of the Civil War
Soldiers in both armies had their own favorite songs to sing and listen to. Sometimes they sang while marching to keep up their spirits. Union soldiers liked patriotic and sentimental songs. The Battle Cry of Freedom was a Union favorite. Some other...