Smithsonian Magazine18h
The Railroad Workers Behind the Civil Rights Movement
Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...
Russia, U.S. agree to work towards improving ties; ending the Ukraine war in landmark talks
Russia and the U.S. agreed Tuesday to start working towards ending the war in Ukraine and improving their diplomatic and economic ties, America’s top diplomat said, after talks that reflected an ...
Kings and Generals on MSN2h
American Civil War Begins with Fort Sumter and Bull Run
Kings and Generals' animated historical documentary series continues with a new installment on the American Civil War, following their coverage of the American Revolution. The setup episode explores ...
abcnews418h
New Hunley exhibit showcases preserved Civil War-era tools and artifacts
A new exhibit is celebrating a milestone for a historic submarine in Charleston.The Tools and Tides exhibit is in full swing ...
‘Richest Black man in 1900’ built and ran nation’s first Black-owned textile mill in NC
Built by former slaves, the mill was so famous that W.E.B. DuBois included pictures of the building in an exhibit at the ...
NOLA.com20h
Union general still vilified for insulting New Orleans women, but he also defended Black rights
The first military commander to oversee the occupation of New Orleans after the Civil War wasn't all good or all bad. But some things just stuck deeper in the collective memory.
America Has Always Had a Love Affair with Its Service Rifles
A guide to three key iterations of the American service rifle, which include the 1903 Springfield, the M-1 Garand, and the ...