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Hosted by Antonio Elmaleh, the author of the acclaimed novel The Ones They Left Behind, “Uncovering the Civil War” brings to life interesting, little-known, or even unknown, facts about the Civil War,... more
FAQs about Uncovering the Civil War:How many episodes does Uncovering the Civil War have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.
March 09, 2019Episode 129: Uncovering "Uncovering the Civil War""Uncovering the Civil War" wraps up its first season with this special 90 minute look back at our first twenty-eight episodes. Join host Antonio Elmaleh for a wide-ranging discussion as we uncover "Uncovering the Civil War!"...more1h 31minPlay
February 22, 2019Episode 128: Uncovering the Navies of the Civil War, Part IIIn the second part of our special two-part series, Pulitzer Prize for History recipient James M. McPherson joins host Antonio Elmaleh for an in-depth look at the navies of the Civil War and uncover the strategic roles they played in determining the outcome of the war....more37minPlay
January 31, 2019Episode 127: Uncovering the Navies of the Civil War, Part IIn the first part of our very special two-part series, Pulitzer Prize for History recipient James M. McPherson joins host Antonio Elmaleh for an in-depth look at the navies of the Civil War. Join us as we uncover the strategic roles the navies played in determining the outcome of the war....more46minPlay
December 13, 2018Episode 125: Uncovering the Vicksburg Campaign, Part IIJoin us for part II of our discussion with Terry Winschel, former Chief Historian of Vicksburg National Military Park, as we uncover the crucial campaign for Vicksburg - and control of the Mississippi River - during the Civil War. Whoever controlled the river would control the fate of the war and, by extension, the fate of the United States. Join us for a mesmerizing, entertaining episode!...more50minPlay
November 28, 2018Episode 124: Uncovering the Vicksburg Campaign, Part IWe welcome Terry Winschel, former Chief Historian of Vicksburg National Military Park, as our guest for a special two-part series uncovering the crucial campaign for Vicksburg - and control of the Mississippi River - during the Civil War. Whoever controlled the river would control the fate of the war and, by extension, the fate of the United States. Join us for a mesmerizing, entertaining discussion!...more54minPlay
October 29, 2018Episode 123: Uncovering Edwin StantonEdwin Stanton served as Secretary of War under Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War and under Andrew Johnson during Reconstruction, cementing his place as one of the most influential politicians in American history. But who was Edwin Stanton, and what was the character of the man who wielded so much power during a seminal period in American history? We talk to William Marvel, author of “Edwin Stanton: Lincoln’s Autocrat” to uncover the truth....more1h 5minPlay
October 11, 2018Episode 122: Uncovering Letter Writing in the Civil WarThanks to Ken Burns's documentary series on the Civil War, letters written during the war have become synonynous with the conflict in the public consciousness. Join us and our guest Christopher Hager, author of "I Remain Yours: Common Lives in Civil War Letters" as we go deeper and seek to uncover how everyday men and women used letter writing to make sense of the unfathomable and to maintain connections that had never been under so much strain. We'll also take a look at how letter writing during the Civil War changed the US Post Office and turned the country's mail service into a democratic means of personal expression....more1h 3minPlay
August 25, 2018Episode 121: Uncovering Theater During the Civil WarDo you know what a "breeches role" is? Or how theater during the mid-nineteenth century helped pave the way for women's sufferage? If your only knowledge of theater during the 1860s is that Lincoln was assassinated while watching a play, we have a treat in store for you! Join host Antonio Elmaleh and his guest, Dr. Elizabeth Mullenix, Professor of Theater and Dean of Creative Arts at Miami University, for an illuminating discussion as they uncover theater during the Civil War....more1h 1minPlay
July 20, 2018Episode 120: Uncovering the Union Occupation of the South, Part IIPlease join us for the second part of our discussion with Gregory Downs, author of "After Appomattox: Military Occupation and the Ends of War." The Union Army was sent to occupy the South after the war ended, which had a far-ranging effect on Reconstruction and is still being felt today. Be there as we uncover this fascinating and important time in US history!...more1h 3minPlay
July 20, 2018Epsiode 119: Uncovering the Union Occupation of the South, Part IJoin us for a fascinating discussion with Gregory Downs, author of "After Appomattox: Military Occupation and the Ends of War" as we uncover the Union army occupation of the South after the Civil War and how it affected Reconstruction and beyond....more1h 18minPlay
FAQs about Uncovering the Civil War:How many episodes does Uncovering the Civil War have?The podcast currently has 20 episodes available.