In this episode of Chalkboard History, Eric and Joseph dive into the life of William T. Sherman, the Union general whose bold strategies and relentless campaigns left an indelible mark on the Civil War and the South.

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In episode 20, Joseph and Eric explore the history behind The Widow of the South and how the novel’s popularity helped shape tourism at Carnton for years to come. The episode highlights how individual stories, like that of Carrie McGavock, can influence the way we understand and connect with the past.

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In a second episode dedicated to the topic, Jeff and Eric discuss why young people do or not care about the Civil War.

Bella and Eric discuss a common trope in the popular view of history: Why don't young people care about history?

Eric and Joseph discuss the life and legacy of Tod Carter.

Eric and Joseph discuss the newly unveiled monument to Texas troops on the Franklin Battlefield.

Eric and Joseph delve into the role of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the early years of the Ku Klux Klan.

In this episode, Eric and Joseph walk us through how Civil War monuments shape, and sometimes distort, public memory. They consider why these memorials were built, whose stories they honor or ignore, and how modern perspectives change the meaning of monuments over time.

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