Untold Civil War

Untold Civil War

This Podcast aims to bring to light all the stories of the Civil War that remain forgotten and yet, are vital to our understanding of the conflict.

Episodes

May 26, 2025 64 mins

Send us a text

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 sit with Thomas B. Mack to discuss 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry-The Lead Mine Men!

Purchase book here: https://www.siupress.com/9780809339143/the-lead-mine-men/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/

Mark as Played

Send us a text

Frank Alduino and David Coles come on the show tonight to discuss Italians in the Civil War!

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:
One time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
Monthly payment through Patreon and unl...

Mark as Played
January 5, 2025 33 mins

Send us a text

To ring in the New Year, I sit with author Gregg Clemmer to discuss his book, Valor in Gray! A book that chronicles Confederate portraits of courage!

More from Clemmer Here: https://www.greggclemmer.com/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:

Mark as Played
October 20, 2024 45 mins

Send us a text

Gettysburg Licensed Battlefield Guide Sue Boardman returns to discuss her book, "The Gettysburg Cyclorama. The Turning Point of the Civil War on Canvas."

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://www.untoldcivilwar.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:
One time donation of any amount here: https://ww...

Mark as Played
August 14, 2024 55 mins

Send us a text

I sit with Eric Michael Burke, Ph.D. to discuss his book, "Soldiers From Experience The Forging of Sherman's Fifteenth Army Corps 1862-1863."

More from Eric here: http://www.ericmichaelburke.com/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Suppo...

Mark as Played
June 4, 2024 27 mins

Send us a text

I sit with Charles Epting to discuss Revenue Stamps and how they help fund the Union war effort.

More from Charles here: https://www.instagram.com/charleseptingcollects/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:
One time donation of any...

Mark as Played
May 2, 2024 38 mins

Send us a text

I sit with Harrison Hunt to discuss the book he co-authored with Bill Bleyer, Long Island and the Civil War: Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties During the War Between the States.

Get your copy of the book here: https://www.abebooks.com/9781540212269/Long-Island-Civil-Queens-Nassau-1540212262/plp

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Mark as Played

Send us a text

This is Part 1 of my discussion on the Herb Peck Collection with Ron Coddington and Kevin Canberg. Don't miss the auction on March 16th!

 Listen to Part 2 here: The Herb Peck Collection!
https://youtu.be/_DWvWspLNdM

Learn more about the auction and Fleischer's Auctions, leading purveyor of fine 19th century Americana including Civil War relics, here: https://www.fleischersauctions.com<...

Mark as Played

Send us a text

On this episode Father Miller comes on the show to discuss religion and the Civil War.

More about Father Miller here: http://robertjmiller.net/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:
One time donation of any amount here: https://www....

Mark as Played
December 2, 2023 36 mins

Send us a text

On this episode Brendan Lyons comes on the show to discuss his book, Charley. This is the true story of the youngest soldier to die in the American Civil War.

More about Brendan Lyons here: Brendan Lyons-Author on Facebook

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Mark as Played

Send us a text

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 sit with Bret Schweinfurth to discuss perhaps the most misunderstood unit of the War.

More about the Invalid Corps here: https://www.facebook.com/Invalid.Corps

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivil...

Mark as Played
October 2, 2023 38 mins

Send us a text

This year has been a wild one. The news has been filled with tragedy, such as in the story of the lives lost on the submersible Titan. There has also been talk about innovation in regards to artificial intelligence. Tonight we address those topics in regards to the cold case, the nautical mystery, H.L. Hunley. Joining us again is Archaeologist Michael Scafuri, leading expert on the Hunley. 

Please listen to our first i...

Mark as Played
September 18, 2023 34 mins

Send us a text

Daniel See comes on the show to discuss the Asian-American experience during the Civil War and in the reenacting community!

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMMWx

Support the show:
One time donation of any amount here: https://www.paypal.me/supportuntoldCW
...

Mark as Played
August 9, 2023 72 mins

Send us a text

Master storyteller, Cody C. Engdahl, comes on the show to discuss those famous Civil War personalities who were veterans of a war many have forgotten. We will discussing the experience of Civil War leaders during their time in the Mexican American War.

Purchase Engdahl's most recent book here: https://www.amazon.com/Mexico-Love-Swashbuckling-Adventure-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B0BH3HF4K8

Music is gra...

Mark as Played
July 4, 2023 29 mins

Send us a text

This is our tribute to the 160th anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg. Author and National Park Service Ranger, Matt Borders, is back on the show! This time he discusses his latest work with  Joseph Stahl, Faces of Union Soldiers at Culp's Hill: Gettysburg's Critical Defense.

More from Matt Borders here: https://historythingspodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Music is graciously provided by Craig D...

Mark as Played
June 20, 2023 33 mins

Send us a text

This afternoon I sit with Charles Epting of H.R. Harmer Fine Stamp Auctions to discuss an amazing piece of Untold Civil War, a letter describing the feats of the U.S. Colored Troops.

Access the auction here: https://hrharmer.com/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC...

Mark as Played

Send us a text

Have a passion for history? Want to honor those who served? Need a new reenacting "impression?" If you answered yes, then the Gettysburg Guard is for you!

More from the Gettysburg Guard here-https://www.instagram.com/thegettysburgguard/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtu...

Mark as Played
May 11, 2023 50 mins

Send us a text

We sit with Artist Mark Maritato to discuss what it takes to bring a Civil War battle to life via the strokes of a paint-brush. 

For more information on Mark Maritato’s Artwork Please visit: https://www.maritato.com
Purchase Artwork here:
https://www.maritato.com/framed_art_prints.html
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/mark-maritato
https://www.ebay.com/str/markmaritatohistoricalfineart

Mark as Played

Send us a text

I sit with Historian Michael Hardy to discuss the cavalrymen of the 39th Virginia who were specifically recruited to serve as scouts, guides, and couriers for General Robert E. Lee.

More from Michael Hardy Here: http://www.michaelchardy.com/

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.c...

Mark as Played
April 1, 2023 59 mins

Send us a text

Untold Civil War at the movies! I sit with Ben Frail of the 2nd Rhode Island (reenacting) to discuss the movie Gettysburg! Do you agree with our review? What did we miss?

Interview with Patrick Falci-A.P. Hill: https://www.buzzsprout.com/796715/episodes/7625353

Music is graciously provided by Craig Duncan.

Our website: https://untoldcivilwar.squarespace.com/

Our Youtube Channel: ht...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang

    Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    The Bobby Bones Show

    Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.