civil war history

Episode 160 Lincoln’s Rebel Relatives: When Family Stood on Opposing Sides

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Explore the surprising family ties that connected Abraham Lincoln to the Confederacy. While Lincoln fought to preserve the Union, his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, had siblings who sided with the South—raising suspicions about her loyalty. Discover how these family divisions reflected the greater turmoil of a nation at war and uncover the personal struggles of the Todds and the political challenges they created for President Lincoln during the Civil War.

Episode 103 Disaster on the Mississippi Tragedy of the SS Sultana

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The worst maritime disaster in US history occurred on April 27, 1865. Overshadowed by the end of the Civil War and assassination of President Lincoln, the death of nearly 1800 souls was not front page news and conspiracy theories of how the ship went down were rampant  FOLLOW AND LISTEN: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | RSS Feed Throughout history

Show Update and Patreon Preview

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Show update and preview of patron exclusive Southern Mysteries Shorts. Listen to the story of Jacob Miller, the most remarkable survivor of the Civil War. Support this independent podcast when you join Southern Mysteries on Patreon! As a thanks for your support of the show you’ll have access to bonus monthly episodes you can’t hear

Episode 68 The Day The War Stopped in St Francisville

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