Discover how railroads and the Homestead Act of 1862 fueled westward expansion, bringing thousands of immigrant farmers and transforming ...

The Civil War claimed the lives of approximately 620.000 young men, tore families apart, and shaped a nation. The conflict ...

This restored and colorized collection provides a unique glimpse into everyday life during the American Civil War in the 1860s. The photos show soldiers in camp, families waiting at home, and towns ...