British Invasion! Confederate portraits in England
By John O’Brien Curious British subjects eager to see the faces of Confederate leaders satisfied their curiosity at a central London photographer’s gallery. The Revolving Studio, so named for its
Recent Stories
New Jersey’s Splendid Colors Recall a Terrible Struggle
Long after the Civil War ended, in 1885, a fire swept through part of the New Jersey state capitol building. As the blaze threatened the regimental battle flags in glass
Portraits on The Point: Representative photographs by the studio of Robert M. and James B. Linn
By Dr. Anthony Hodges with images from his and other collections After the guns fell silent in late November 1863, Chattanooga transitioned from the front line of battle to that
On 40 Years
The founding of MI sits between two cultural phenomena spread across four decades. On one side lay the writings of Bruce Catton and the Civil War centennial; on the other,
Valor at Richmond’s Fort Harrison
Two 58th Pennsylvania Infantrymen numbered among the mass of Union troops who struggled up and out of the deep ditch at the base of Fort Harrison under heavy fire on
Paper and Sword
The rolled paper on the tabletop and sword pictured here are at the heart of a theory about the sitter in this ambrotype. The robust pommel of his sword indicates
Where Light Meets Lens: Representative images from the Buck Zaidel Collection
Buck Zaidel has a keen eye for Civil War photographs at the intersection of art and history. “Whether it’s the photographer’s skill or magic, the remnant of light meeting lens
“Admiral Johnston”: An unofficial powder boy’s courage under fire
By Ron Field The annals of the Civil War are replete with examples of youthful courage under fire. The best known in the army is Johnny Clem, the drummer boy
Confederate Soldiers
A.J. Waters brandishes a Whitney Pocket model .31 caliber revolver for the camera. Believed to be the trooper of the same name who served in the 4th Mississippi Cavalry, an
Guardians of Honor: Men and events that shaped the Medal of Honor
By Ron Maness The standard by which all Congressional Medal of Honor recipients have been considered has remained consistent since its infancy during the Civil War. In essence, the tribute