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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
African American Men in the Union Medical Service
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In this blog post, Jane Schultz, Ph.D., gives some background to Samuel Diggs' character by examining the real-life African American men who practiced medicine as surgeons during the Civil War.
Read MoreMercy Street Season 2, Episode 5 GIF Recap
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Catch up on Episode 5, Unknown Soldier, with an episode recap. Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Read MoreMaking a Change: Educating Former Slaves
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Anya Jabour, Ph.D., explains that even though they were denied education in slavery, African Americans were determined to have it in freedom.
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