# Episode 524: Bull Run

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Podcast: [Western Civ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/western-civ-780766)
Published: 2026-03-15T14:00:02+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1114

## Resource

When the American Civil War begins, everyone expects a picnic. The Battle of Bull Run erases those false expectations. Western Civ 2.0 Free Trial

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