Untold Civil War

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Zouave Pantaloons and Bersaglieri Plumes: Unique Uniforms of the War. Jul 28, 2022

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I sit with the Godfather of Civil War Uniforms, Ron Field. Ron Field is a leading expert on the different uniforms worn by the Civil War soldier and today we discuss a few of his favorites.
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The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/
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Tunnel Rats: The Greatest Prison Escape! Jul 16, 2022

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I sit with Author Douglas Miller to discuss his latest book, "The Greatest Escape: A True American Civil War Adventure." It tells the story of the largest prison breakout in U.S. history. It took place during the Civil War, when more than 1200 Yankee officers were jammed into Libby, a special prison considered escape-proof, in the Confederate capitol of Richmond, Virginia. 109 men dug their way to freedom, but this was only the beginning.
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This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/
HistoryFix
Come enjoy history! Whether it’s a movie, short film, documentary or site visit - come find a way to get away for a bit! Explore stories from the Middle Ages to the early 21st century. Enjoy historical content always ad free and get a 7-day free trial as you explore our site. Be sure to check in on Fridays as that’s when new content is uploaded. https://www.historyfix.com/

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Soldier, Spy, Escape Artist! Jun 30, 2022

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Today I sit with author Mark Cannon who has written the book, "Lincoln’s Scout. The Diary of Horatio Cooke, Soldier, Spy, Escape Artist". Not only has Mark Cannon served 36 years in Law Enforcement, but he himself is an escape artist. This makes him the most appropriate person to tell the story of the escape artist who would become Lincoln's most trusted scout and eventually Houdini's mentor!
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This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/
HistoryFix
Come enjoy history! Whether it’s a movie, short film, documentary or site visit - come find a way to get away for a bit! Explore stories from the Middle Ages to the early 21st century. Enjoy historical content always ad free and get a 7-day free trial as you explore our site. Be sure to check in on Fridays as that’s when new content is uploaded. https://www.historyfix.com/

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Untold and Unfiltered Civil War! Jun 12, 2022

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On this episode I am joined by the Unfiltered Historians. We share some Untold Civil War stories and get the perspective of Darren, a Brit, on visiting some of the battlefields of this bloody conflict.
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Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time!
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=tru
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/

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A Rebellious Woman: The Spy Belle Boyd. May 19, 2022

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Today on the show we have Claire Griffin. She is a great supporter of the show and is the author of the novel, A Rebellious Woman! This is the story of Confederate spy Belle Boyd.
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Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
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(The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)
Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time!
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This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/

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Striking a Pose: Civil War Photographers May 03, 2022

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I sit with Mike Medhurst who has been actively buying and selling antique photography for more than 35 years. He is currently the President of the Daguerreian Society and an avid collector. On this episode we discuss the pioneers of photography who would document the conflict for ages to come.
More from Mike Medhurst here: https://mikemedhurst.com/default.asp?1
See my new project, The Tactical Historian:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
Support the show:
(The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)
Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time!
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=tru
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/

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Beyond the Blue and Gray: U.S. Regulars Apr 18, 2022

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Beyond the Blue and Gray is a sub-series about the unique units of the Civil War. We look at their uniforms, traditions, cultures, and war record. Today we will be looking at Company K of the U.S. Regulars.
Learn more about Company K here: https://www.3rdusreenactors.com/
See my new project, The Tactical Historian:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
Support the show:
(The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)
Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time!
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=tru
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/

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Dealing Civil War Relics Apr 03, 2022

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An interview with Adam Fleischer of Fleischer's Auctions, leading purveyor of fine 19th century Americana including Civil War relics.
See items coming up in his next auction on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/PHL1UYVvvi4

See my new project, The Tactical Historian:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/
The Excelsior Brigade
Dealers in FINE CIVIL WAR MEMORABILIA.
The goal of the "Brigade" is to offer high quality, original items while ensuring the best in service and customer satisfaction. https://www.excelsiorbrigade.com/

Support the show:
(The podcast receives monetary compensation from these options.)
Make a one time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Make a monthly payment through Patreon and get the most up to date news on the podcast! Also, if you choose the 2,3, or 4 tier, you’ll be able to ask the experts questions ahead of time!
https://www.patreon.com/user?u=51151470&fan_landing=tru
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St. Patrick's Day Special: The Irish Experience in the Civil War. Mar 17, 2022

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A St. Patrick's Day Special to pair nicely with your pint of Guinness! In order to learn more on the Irish experience in the Civil War, I sit with the team behind the, "Irish in the American Civil War Blog." Hear us tell a story that links two nations on opposite sides of the ocean.
More on the Irish here: https://irishamericancivilwar.com/
Checkout our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/
See my new project, The Tactical Historian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/

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Battle Cry of Freedom: Civil War Re-fought with Mouse and Keyboard. Mar 08, 2022

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A record for the most international panel yet! I Sit with the developers behind the computer game, Battle Cry of Freedom, to get a behind the scenes look at the hit game that was released March 1st, 2022.
Learn more and purchase the game at the links below:
https://www.fsegames.eu/pages/index.html
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1358710/Battle_Cry_of_Freedom/
Checkout our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/
See my new project, The Tactical Historian: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbekCvEU7ipS5shKt9lJIhg

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.
This show is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Please check them out below:
The Badge Maker, proudly carrying affordable, USA made products for reenactors, living history interpreters, and lovers of history. https://www.civilwarcorpsbadges.com/
Civil War Trails is the world's largest 'Open Air Museum' offering over 1,350 sites across six states. Paddle to Frederick Douglass's birthplace, follow the Gettysburg Campaign turn-by-turn in your car, or hike to mountain tops where long forgotten earthworks and artillery positions await you. Follow Civil War Trails and create some history of your own. www.civilwartrails.org
Military Images is America’s only magazine dedicated solely to the study of portrait photographs of Civil War soldiers. In each quarterly issue of MI, readers find a mix of analysis, case studies, examinations of material culture and personal stories that offer a unique perspective on the human aspect of the Civil War.
http://militaryimagesmagazine.com/

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