We continue our look into short-lived nations and republics of the South.
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Beyond the CSA: 12 Extinct Nations of the South, pt. 1
June 5, 2012 
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Until the late 19th century, the South was a virtual breeding ground for failed nations, nation-states and republics? Here’s a quick run-down of some of the highlights … or low-lights, as they were:
Read more The Best of RSM: 10 Odd Facts About the Civil War
March 7, 2012 0 Comments
“You lost. Slavery’s bad. But you guys got NASCAR … and the Allman Brothers.” This quote from Ben Stiller’s character to some “Civil War guys” in the family romp Night at the Museum typifies what most people in the North think of the South … and what most everyone thinks about the Civil War. Never […]
Read more Get Your Civil War On
June 13, 2011 0 Comments
Last week, we had a Civil War theme week here on RSM. With the four-year Sesquicentennial of the War going on, you can expect more of that in coming months. Here’s a look at our best posts from last week, as well as previous Civil War stories…
Read more 10 Odd Facts About the Civil War
June 12, 2011 8 Comments
“You lost. Slavery’s bad. But you guys got NASCAR … and the Allman Brothers.” This quote from Ben Stiller’s character to some “Civil War guys” in the family romp Night at the Museum typifies what most people in the North think of the South … and what most everyone thinks about the Civil War. Never […]
Read more A Real Southern Man is… #61
June 10, 2011 6 Comments
How do you define a Real Southern Man? We’d love to hear your comments. But first…
Today’s entry of “A Real Southern Man is…” reveals the disparate sides of the double-edged sword that is Southern history. It’s a sad, sobering fact that, depending on the color of our skin, our view of certain aspects of our collective past can vary widely.
Read more 10 Things you May Not Know About the Civil War
June 7, 2011 2 Comments
“You lost. Slavery’s bad. But you guys got NASCAR … and the Allman Brothers.” This quote from Ben Stiller’s character to some “Civil War guys” in the family romp Night at the Museum typifies what most people in the North think of the South … and what most everyone thinks about the Civil War. Never […]
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