Videos tagged with Primary Sources

This lecture explores diary sharing practices among Continental Army soldiers during the 1779 Sullivan Campaign. It highlights how soldiers, particularly officers, copied or shared entries, offering insights into their morale, camaraderie, and the campaign's impact on Native American livelihoods. The research suggests a culture of shared experience and record-keeping within the army.

This Q&A session with Atun-Shei and Jeff K covers a wide range of historical and firearms-related topics. They discuss historical biases in research, particularly concerning King Philip's War and the San Carlos Breakout. The conversation delves into successful armed resistance by marginalized groups, including the Lumbee and the Haitian Revolution, and touches on the use of firearms in the Civil War and colonial America. They also explore historical military blunders, the challenges of researching under-documented histories, and the complexities of firearms rights and liberties.