Curated Video
War on the Water: Civil War Navies
The American Civil War wasn’t just fought on land – it took place on rivers and seas too. But the contrast between Union and Confederate navies could not have been more stark.
Curated Video
The Birth of Photojournalism
At the height of the American Civil War, New York photographer Mathew Brady pioneered the art of Photojournalism - and brought the harsh realities of war home for the very first time.
Curated Video
Emancipation Proclamation Exposed
The Emancipation Proclamation is one of the most important and misunderstood documents in US history. So, what did it actually proclaim?
Curated Video
The Camera: How The Camera Exposed The Reality of The Civil War
The camera changed how many Americans saw the Civil War – and exposed millions to the horrors of conflict for the very first time.
A&E Television
History.com: Aztecs Videos: The Battle of Antietam
A brief video illustrates the tragic events of the bloodiest battle that occurred in just a single day during the American Civil War. [3:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Significance of the Battle of Antietam
Why was Antietam such an important battle in the Civil War? Kim discusses the international effects of the battle of Antietam. [7:20]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1844 1877: Early Phases of Civil War and Antietam
Learn about early phases of the Civil War, from Bull Run to Antietam. [10:16]