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The Deadly Halloween Candy of 1858
As Halloween approaches, tales of poisoned candy often seem like urban legends—but in 1858, a real-life candy horror unfolded in Bradford, Yorkshire, leaving over 200 people gravely ill and claiming the lives of 20 others. This tragedy, known as the Bradford Humbug...
Teaching the Civil War through AI-Generated Music with Suno AI
Music can be a powerful tool for connecting students to historical events, making complex ideas more accessible and engaging. With Suno AI, an innovative music generator platform, educators have the opportunity to blend creativity and history by allowing students to...
Acrostic Poems to Teach the Civil War
Acrostic Poems to Teach the Civil War An acrostic poem is a form of poetry in which the first letter of each line, when read vertically from top to bottom, spells out a word, phrase, or name. It is a creative and engaging way to express ideas, evoke emotions, and...
Civil War Hardtack: The Unappetizing Food of the Civil War
During the Civil War, soldiers faced a number of challenges, from the dangers of combat to the difficulties of living in harsh conditions. One of the biggest challenges was finding enough food to sustain themselves. Both Union and Confederate soldiers struggled to...
Camp Curtin
Camp Curtin in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania played a crucial role during the American Civil War. As the largest training camp for Union soldiers during the war, it was a vital hub for military training, supply, and deployment. History of Camp Curtin Camp Curtin was...
Role of Irish Immigrants During the Civil War
Irish immigrants played a significant role in the American Civil War, fighting on both sides of the conflict. I have blogged about 4 Irish Related Civil War Items and St. Patrick's Day During the Civil War. For this St. Patrick's Day, I will explore the...
Clara Barton in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh's Masonic Hall that evening on March 2, 1868, Clara Barton spoke to a crowd. She delivered a speech titled "Incidents of Army Life," which highlighted her experience serving as a nurse and aid worker on Civil War battlefields. In the days leading...
Civil War Corps Badges
During the American Civil War, corps badges played a significant role in identifying soldiers and their respective units. These badges were used to distinguish between different corps, divisions, brigades, and regiments. They were a source of pride for soldiers and...