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Studio Macbeth Brought Lincoln Back to Life
Monday, February 23rd, 2009I received a number of emails from readers over the weekend regarding the History Channel’s recent special, “Stealing Lincoln’s Body.” Indeed, there was a plot to steal Lincoln’s body in 1876. Though I was able to forget about those incompetent body snatchers, another aspect from the film still lingers in my mind. What did you think about [...]
History Channel: Stealing Lincoln’s Body
Monday, February 16th, 2009I spent the last several days talking at great length about the Lincoln legacy. Over the last 144 years, politicians and political parties, as well as special interest groups and advertising agencies, have used Lincoln for their own benefit. However, did you know that a group of desperate criminals turned to Lincoln for help in 1876? [...]
Two Upcoming Documentaries
Tuesday, April 17th, 2007I want to call your attention to a couple of television documentaries. Over on the Civil Warriors Blog, Mark Grimsley announced that the History Channel will be airing a documentary on Sherman’s March to the Sea. “Sherman’s March” will air on the History Channel at 9 pm Eastern and again at 11 pm Eastern on [...]
Documentary Airs Tomorrow
Monday, April 16th, 2007Many thanks to everyone who sent me emails regarding the three-part assassination posts. It is always nice to get feedback. For some reason I was never really interested in the assassination, but lately I’ve had a change of heart. I’ve been reading Blood on the Moon: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Edward Steers. [...]
Upcoming Documentary: “The Hunt For Lincoln’s Assassin”
Saturday, April 7th, 2007You know him from our Discussion Board as booklover, but television viewers will meet our very own Rob Wick soon. He appears in the upcoming National Geographic Channel documentary, “The Hunt for Lincoln’s Assassin.” The program airs: Tuesday, April 17th, 9 pm Eastern (8 pm Central) Wednesday, April 18th, 12 am Eastern (11 pm [...]