Introducing Civil War Curious Season 2

How did the civilians and soldiers who lived through Sherman’s March view its impact years later? How central was music to the lives of Union and Confederate soldiers? And what is the real story behind Ulysses S. Grant’s supposed drinking problem? I’m Terry Johnston, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Civil War Monitor. The American Civil War is a period of our history that we’re still trying to fully understand. Even with everything that's been written, there are still plenty of questions that deserve a closer look—from the personal character of its leaders to the way the war is portrayed in popular culture. Welcome back to Civil War Curious, the podcast where we ask expert historians to help us navigate the complexities of the conflict. In our second season, we’ll be discussing a number of subjects, including the long-lasting impact of Sherman’s March to the Sea, the importance of music in the armies, and the truth about Grant’s relationship with alcohol. We’ll also take a look at the movie Gettysburg to see what it got right and where it took some creative liberties. Civil War Curious Season 2 premieres soon. I hope you’ll join us. ©2026 by The Civil War Monitor. All rights reserved.