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Tag Archives: Civil War in Pop Culture
The Civil War in Surprising Places – Emily Dickinson’s Poetry and the Pop Culture Delights of Dickinson
As a high school student I always dreaded our annual Emily Dickinson poem assignment, because, to be honest, the nineteenth-century poet from Amherst, Massachusetts didn’t speak to me. One can only consider ‘Hope is the Thing With Feathers’ so many … Continue reading
Gone With The Wind: Some Thoughts (Part 1)
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been thinking about how to write this. Gone With The Wind trended on the internet on June 10, 2020. “Great balls of fire!” and I made a face like Scarlett when she sees … Continue reading
ECW Podcast “A Conversation about the Civil War & Pop Culture” Is Now Available
It’s finally here! ECW has been celebrating the Civil War in books, movies, TV shows, and songs. Join Chris Mackowski, Sarah Kay Bierle, and Terry Rensel as they extend the conversation from our newest book and our blog to our … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: Gettysburg Meets Gone With The Wind, Part 2
Alright, having established the novel and movie’s takes on the reports of Gettysburg, let’s talk in more depth about how Gone With The Wind deals with these scenes and how there’s an influence of and influence on pop-culture.
CW & Pop Culture: Gettysburg Meets Gone With The Wind, Part 1
For this entire series, I’ve been contemplating what I should write about Gone With The Wind. There’s a lot I’d still like to say that didn’t make it in the essay in Entertaining History. There’s a lot I’m still thinking … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: Wearing The Civil War?
Is apparel a form of history in pop-culture? I’m going to argue: yes! When I wear my historic 1839 and castled walls emblazed V.M.I. T-Shirt or my favorite Boston Lighthouse swag, I’m proclaiming my love of history to the entire … Continue reading
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CW & Pop Culture: A Civil War Little Free Library
I am not sure if this post fits into the theme of the month, but I think it effectively combines the 21st century and the Civil War. At least it does in our front yard. We have a Little Free … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: Beverly Hillbillies
If you haven’t seen “The South Rises Again” episode from The Beverly Hillbillies, then frankly, my dear, you are missing out on some a classic, old-fashioned Civil War and Pop-Culture experience. When I have twenty minutes to spare and need … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: The Battle of New Market on the Big Screen?
Have you seen The Horse Soldiers? Have you seen the movie Field of Lost Shoes? Those are two common questions I get when I’m speaking about the Battle of New Market and my book, Call Out The Cadets. The answers … Continue reading
CW & Pop Culture: Movies in the ECW Archives!
Over the years, ECW authors have reviewed movies or miniseries with Civil War ties. We’ve collected the majority of posts on this topic that were published prior to the current series. Maybe if you’re looking for something to watch this … Continue reading
