Civil War Rarities

Civil War Rarities
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Welcome to the Ultimate Civil War Facts Podcast! Step back in time to uncover rare, fun, and little-known stories from the American Civil War—the people, battles, and inventions that textbooks skip. Perfect for historians and trivia buffs alike, we explore obscure 1861–1865 history, hidden soldier stories, and strange wartime events. Listen to bite-sized episodes packed with accurate, engaging U.S. military history and American heritage designed to show the past in a whole new light. Hit subscribe to discover the fascinating, untold details that shaped our world.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    S1, E5 - The Father of the Ride

    In this month's episode we will be learning about the revolutionary engineering of the Rosecrans ambulance and how its redesign and corresponding ambulance organization radically changed the way injured were evacuated from the battlefield.

    S1, E5 - The Father of the Ride

  2. Aug 2

    S1, E4 Rebel Roots

    Let's learn about the boyhood home of Nathan Bedford Forrest and it's unique architecture.

    S1, E4 Rebel Roots

  3. Aug 2

    S1, E3 My Last Nerves

    Did General Albert Sidney Johnston's 1837 dueling injury play a factor in his death at Shiloh 25 years later? Most say yes, but are they wrong? We'll review the injury and death from a medical perspective.

    S1, E3 My Last Nerves

  4. Aug 2

    S1, E2 Blue, Gray & Red

    Dueling during the Civil War was definitely a rarity. Here in our second episode we'll examine a few noteworthy duels that you may not know about.

    S1, E2 Blue, Gray & Red

  5. Aug 2

    S1, E1 Blind Luck

    First "real" episode! General Felix Zollicoffer and his poor eyesight was his undoing.

    S1, E1 Blind Luck

  6. Aug 1

    E0: Introduction

    First video! Introduction to Civil War Rarities, a podcast that covers unique and rarely known aspects of the Civil War. We look forward to everyone joining us and learning about these fun facts!

  • 6 Episodes

About

Welcome to the Ultimate Civil War Facts Podcast! Step back in time to uncover rare, fun, and little-known stories from the American Civil War—the people, battles, and inventions that textbooks skip. Perfect for historians and trivia buffs alike, we explore obscure 1861–1865 history, hidden soldier stories, and strange wartime events. Listen to bite-sized episodes packed with accurate, engaging U.S. military history and American heritage designed to show the past in a whole new light. Hit subscribe to discover the fascinating, untold details that shaped our world.

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  • Creator
    Civil War Rarities
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Civil War Rarities
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