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"The Chronicles of the American Civil War" -- program designed to bring scholars, author and historians to the podcast on a weekly basis to discuss any and all aspects of this important time in out history.


    • May 31, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 90 EPISODES


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    Chronicles Highlights - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2019 37:52


    This episode features highlights from Chronicles of the American Revolution. The following episodes are included:  Tony Horwitz - Episode 20: Confederates in the Attic  Jack Snyder - Episode 27: Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Dr. Louis Intres - Episode 37: The Sultana Jim Taylor - Episode 39: Slavery Part 1   Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw   This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    Chronicles Highlights - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 44:40


    A few highlights from the first 88 episodes of The Chronicles of the American Civil War. In this episode, we hear from:    Rene Kenard - Civil War Religion - Episodes 51 and 52 Rick Garland - Civil War Music - Episode 47 Robert Ford and Ben Hawley - United State Colored Troops - Episode 21  Dr. Joan Cashen - Varina Davis - Episode 44    This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. 

    Dr. Leale, Witness to the Lincoln Asssassination

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 47:38


    Jon Willen speaks about Dr. Leale, President Lincoln's doctor at Ford's Theater. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.   Image Credit

    Camp Letterman Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 45:41


    John Heiser, National Park historian, speaks about the Camp Letterman Hospital in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  Learn more about visiting Gettysburg National Military Park here. Become a patron of Chronicles at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw.  This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.   Image Credit

    The Battle of Chantilly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 52:53


    David Welker speaks on the Battle of Chantilly, known by the Confederacy as the Battle of Ox Hill.  Find David's book on Amazon. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    Getting Right with Lincoln

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2019 50:28


    Dr. Edward Steers Jr. answers questions concerning misconceptions that are common about Abraham Lincoln.  Find Dr. Steers books here.  Become a patron of the show by going to www.patreon.com/chroniclescw This episode was proudly produced by Sounder and Key. 

    The Defensive Forts of Washington, DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 40:34


    Steve Phan, historian and Park Ranger at the Civil War Defenses of Washington, explains the ring of defensive forts built around our nation's capitol to protect it from a Confederate Invasion.  Find out more about the Civil War Defenses of Washington at the National Park Service website. Become a patron of the show at www.patreon.com/chroniclescw.  This show was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.    Photo Credit: National Park Service

    The War of the Common Soldier

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 50:19


    Dr. Peter Carmichael, Director of the Civil War Institute at Gettysburg College, stops by to discuss education, historians, and (most importantly) his recent book on the Common Soldier.  Find Dr. Carmichael's Book, The War of the Common Soldier, on Amazon. Become a patron to support Chronicles on Patreon! www.patreon.com/chroniclescw

    Louisa May Alcott and the Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 37:57


    Samantha Seiple discusses her book, Louisa on the Front Lines: Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War.    Find more about Samantha at www.SamanthaSeiple.com.   Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/chroniclescw   This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    John Mosby and the Lincoln Assassination

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 57:30


    David Goetz speaks on the involvement of John Singleton Mosby and his men in the Lincoln Assassination.  Find more about David Goetz, his books, and his tours at: http://mosbystours.com/ Become patron of the Chronicles of the American Civil war on Patreon at: http://patreon.com/chroniclescw/ This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.  Photo Credit  

    The Battle of Cool Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 35:12


    Jonathan Noyalas returns to speak about the Battle of Cool Spring.  Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute at Shenandoah University. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 42:08


    Jonathan Noyalas speaks about the attempts of the African Americans in the Shenandoah Valley to get their freedom.  Learn more about the McCormick Civil War Institute. This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    The Looting of Fredericksburg, VA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 37:35


    Beth Parnicza, Historian at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, returns to discuss the looting of Fredericksburg by Union troops following the battle there.  Learn more about Beth Parnicza and her work. (Photo Credit)  This podcast was proudly produced by Sounder & Key. 

    The Battle of the Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 40:58


    Elizabeth Parnicza speaks on the battle of the Wilderness.  This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    Foraging and Pillaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2019 49:17


    Dr. Joan Cashin returns to the podcast to discuss the practices of Civil War armies in taking the resources of local civilians to supply themselves.  Click here to find Dr. Cashin's book "War Stuff".  This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    The Olustee Reenactment and Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 29:42


    Mantha Young joins us to discuss the Olustee Reenactment and Festival, which is going into its 41st year on February 15-17.    Find information about Bob's Books here.    Photo Credit: https://www.olusteefestival.com/ This episode was proudly produced by Sounder and Key. 

    Civil War Photography - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 41:38


    Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography completes Part II of his discussion.  This episode was proudly produced by Sounder & Key.

    Civil War Photography - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 43:51


    Bob Zeller of the Center for Civil War Photography talks about the importance of photography in our understanding of the war.  This episode was produced by Sounder and Key, formerly Radioheart Media.

    The Capture of York, Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 44:48


    Author and historian Scott Mingus discussed the capture of York, Pennsylvania by Jubal Early's division just prior to the battle of Gettysburg.   Books by Scott: Confederate Calamity: J.E.B. Stuart's Cavalry Ride Through York County, Pa. Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863 Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg    This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    The Burning of the Wrightsville-Columbia Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 47:12


    The Burning of the Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge was the topic of discussion today by historian and author Scott Mingus.    Books by Scott:  Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River, June 1863 Beyond the Burning Bridge: Wrightsville, Pa., in the Civil War The Second Battle of Winchester: The Confederate Victory that Opened the Door to Gettysburg   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    The Accounts of Ezra Carman - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 36:30


    Dr. Tom Clemens returns to speak about the Maryland Campaign of 1862.  Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here:  The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign   This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    The Accounts of Ezra Carman - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 39:35


    Dr. Tom Clemens speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862.  Find his books (by Ezra Carman, edited by Tom Clemens) here:  The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 1, South Mountain The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 2, Antietam The Maryland Campaign of September 1862 - Volume 3, Shepherdstown Ford and the End of the Campaign   This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    Abolitionists of Southwestern Pennsylvania

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2018 38:28


    Cooper Wingert speaks about the abolitionists of Southwestern Pennsylvania.  Check out Cooper's books on the subject:  Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania  Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania   Check out Bob's new children's book:  I Was a Drummer Boy in the American Civil War   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    The Confederate Approach to Harrisburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 34:45


    Cooper Wingert discusses his book "Confederate Approach to Harrisburg".    Also find Cooper's other books on Amazon, including:  Slavery and the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania and  Emergency Men! The 26th Pennsylvania Militia and the Gettysburg Campaign   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.    Photo Credit

    The Peninsula Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 55:13


    Author and Historian John Quarstein returns to discuss the Peninsular Campaign.  Find John's books here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. Photo Credit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peninsula_Campaign#/media/File:McClellan%2BJohnston.jpg

    USS Monitor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 71:44


    Historian and author John Quarstein speaks on the Union ironclad warship, the USS Monitor.  Find John's books here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.  Photo credit: "The Monitor and Merrimac: The First Fight Between Ironclads", a chromolithograph of the Battle of Hampton Roads, produced by Louis Prang & Co., Boston  

    Black Union Sailors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 30:05


    Dr. Steven Ramold speaks on the contributions of the black Union sailors in today's program.  Find Dr. Ramold's book here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.   Photo Credit: https://www.archives.gov/files/publications/prologue/images/uss-miami-crew.jpg

    Women in the Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2018 44:07


    Dr. Nina Silber of Boston University speaks about the role and impact of women in the North and South during the Civil War.  Find Dr. Silber's book here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.  Photo Credit: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnationalarchives/4190089141

    The Battle of Falling Waters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 50:56


    Gary Gimbel speaks on the Battle of Falling Waters.  Find out more about the Falling Waters Battlefield Association here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.     

    The Civil War Art of John Jacob Omenhausser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 41:51


    Today's discussion with Ross Kimmel and Mike Musick is about the drawings made by a prisoner incarcerated at Point Lookout, Maryland.  Find "I Am Busy Drawing Pictures" here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.    Cover Image Credit: https://hornbakelibrary.wordpress.com/2013/10/02/analyzing-primary-sources-a-confederate-soldiers-sketchbook/#jp-carousel-1567

    The Pinkerton Detective Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 40:18


    Judith Josephson speaks about her biography of Alan Pinkerton and his detective agency.  Find Judith's book on Alan Pinkerton here and information on her other books at her website: https://www.judithjosephson.com.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Letters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 46:04


    Andrew Carroll speaks of the letters of the American Civil War, part of his war letters project.  Find Andrew's book here.  Find more information about the Center for American War Letters here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    A Fierce Glory - The Battle of Antietam

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 43:54


    Author Justin Martin gives an interesting and unique look at the Battle of Antietam.  Find Justin's book here.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.   

    The Battle of Ball's Bluff

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 71:36


    Jim Anderson and Pat Mountain discuss the Battle of Ball's Bluff.  For more information on the Ball's Bluff Battlefield Regional Park here.  For more information on the Friends of Ball's Bluff, find them on Facebook or send them an email at: friendsofballsbluff@gmail.com.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.  Photo Credit

    The Maryland Campaign of 1862

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 37:48


    Author and historian Kevin Pawlak speaks about the Maryland Campaign of 1862.  Find Kevin's book on the Maryland Campaign here.  This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.    Cover Art Credit: https://picryl.com/media/battle-of-antietam-taking-of-the-bridge-on-antietam-creek

    Mosby Heritage Area

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 35:24


    Kevin Pawlak, staff member of the Mosby Heritage Area, explains its function and programs.  Find information on the Mosby Heritage Area here.  Find Kevin's books on Amazon.   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.  Photo credit: https://emergingcivilwar.com/author-biographies/authors/kevin-pawlak/

    Fort Delaware

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 46:50


    Author Bruce Mowday speaks of the Union Prison at Fort Delaware located on an island in the Delaware River south of Philadelphia.  Find Bruce's book on Fort Delaware here: https://www.amazon.com/Unlikely-Allies-Delawares-Prison-Community/dp/0811732703 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.  Photo Credit: By Michael Swanda, U.S. Army Corps of Enginers - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division under the digital ID hhh.de0498.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing for more information., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2063802

    The J. Howard Wert Gettysburg Relics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 42:28


    Bruce Mowday speaks on the collection of relics and artifacts collected by J. Howard Wert.  Find Bruce's book here: https://www.schifferbooks.com/j-howard-werts-gettysburg-a-collection-of-relics-from-the-civil-war-battle-6294.html This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Religion - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2018 34:28


    Rev. Rene Kinard discusses part II of religion during the American Civil War.  Check out Rev. Rene's ministry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChaplainRenekinard/ Proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Religion - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2018 45:45


    Rev. Rene Kinard speaks of religion in the American Civil War.  Find him on Facebook.  This podcast was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Grierson's Raid

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2018 44:43


    Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee - Martin, speaks on Grierson's cavalry raid.  Dr. Smith's book "The Real Horse Soldiers" on Amazon.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    Battle of Shiloh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 40:30


    Dr. Timothy Smith, history professor at the University of Tennessee, Martin, speaks on the Battle of Shiloh.  Dr. Smith's book on the Battle of Shiloh. Episode artwork: Battle of Shiloh by Thure de Thulstrup This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Lincoln at Sharpsburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 36:50


    Reverend John Schildt, author of Four Days in October, talks about President Abraham Lincoln's visit to Sharpsburg, Maryland in early October 1862.  Rev. Schildt's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Frederick-Civil-War-Battle-Spired/dp/1609490789/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1533581337&sr=1-1 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 58:45


    Rick Garland of O'Be Joyfull Historical Tours and Entertainment shares his knowledge of Civil War music.  Information about Rick and his tours at: http://www.obejoyfull.com/ Photo Credit: https://www.loc.gov/item/2012646972/ This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Shepherd University Civil War Center - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 44:02


    Dr. James Broomall discusses his studies of Confederate citizens and soldiers.  Watch for his book "Personal Confederacies: Southern Men as Citizens and Soldiers" coming soon.  More information on Dr. Broomall and the George Tyler Moore Center for Civil War Studies at Shepherd University at www.shepherd.edu/civilwar.  This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Shepherd University Civil War Center - Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2018 37:29


    Dr. James Broomall, Director of the George Tyler Moore Center for the Study of the Civil War, discusses the Center's history and programs.    Center Website:  www.shepherd.edu/civilwar   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.     

    Varina Davis, First Lady of the Confederacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 46:37


    Dr. Joan Cashin talks about her award-winning book, "Varina Davis, First Lady of the Confederacy".  Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/First-Lady-Confederacy-Varina-Daviss/dp/0674030370 This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Art

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018 40:30


    Jim Kehoe discusses Civil War art and artists on today's podcast.  Antietam Gallery: http://www.antietamgallery.com/ This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media.

    Lincoln as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 32:23


    Dr. Craig Symonds, award-winning author, explains the role of President Abraham Lincoln as a leader.    Dr. Craig Symonds: https://www.usni.org/author/craig-l-symonds   Photo Credit: https://springfieldmuseums.org/collections/item/president-lincoln-and-his-cabinet-in-council-septe-22nd-1862-adopting-the-emancipation-proclamation-issued-jany-1st-1863-currier-ives/   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Civil War Navies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018 31:38


    Dr. Craig Symonds, Professor Emeritus at the U.S. Naval Academy, speaks about the Confederate and Union Navies.  Dr. Symonds' book on Civil War Navies:  https://www.amazon.com/Civil-War-at-Sea/dp/0199931682/ref=la_B000APOD6W_1_9?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1529547204&sr=1-9 This episode cover art is of the USS Mendota, 1864. Source: https://www.civilwarphotos.net/files/navy.htm This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

    Slavery - Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 35:52


    Jim Taylor, who is a descendant of slaves, continues his discussion of slavery.    More information on the Jefferson County Black History Preservation Society: http://www.jcblackhistory.org/   Photo Credit:  http://wvhistoryonview.org/catalog/wvulibraries:1192   This episode was proudly produced by Radioheart Media. 

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