Extras
QUIZ: Civil War Medicine
Test your knowledge of Civil War medical advances — from the "father of emergency medicine" to "biting the bullet."
Mercy Street Revealed: A Blog
Take a step back in time with Mercy Street's episode recap blog written by the show's historical consultants.
Behind the Scenes: Costumes, Sets and Props
Meet Mercy Street's costume designer, prop master, set decorator and production designer.
Mercy Street Revealed Blog Posts
'Freedom of Matrimony': Celebrating Love in an Era of Emancipation
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Anya Jabour, Ph.D., explains that for emancipated African Americans, wedding celebrations offered one of the first opportunities to enjoy freedom.
Read MoreUntil Death or Distance: Romance and Marriage Among Contrabands
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Audrey P. Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum, discusses the customs and challenges of marriage during slavery.
Read MoreParasitic Diseases, Microscopy and the American Civil War
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Shauna Devine, Ph.D., discusses 19th Century microscopes and parasitic diseases and their treatments during the Civil War.
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