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Struggling to be Heard: Civil War Veterans and Deafness

Not all Civil War veterans had visible disabilities.

Our staff culinary historian shares a vintage recipe

While less than 1 percent of Civil War wounds were from bayonets, they were difficult to treat.

Learn how Guillermo del Toro’s latest film, Frankenstein, has ties to Civil War medicine.

Learn about Dr. Bill, a man of many talents.

A tiny microbe played a big part in a Union victory during the Overland Campaign.

Learn the story of Barton’s unexpected encounter at the Battle of Antietam.

There was another Chamberlain brother at Gettysburg. Learn about John Chamberlain and the USCC.

Learn about the five facilities that served as military prisons in Alexandria, Va.

The final installment in our series on coffee.