Story of Devil's Punchbowl in Natchez is reported by Yahoo! News

Myths are dispelled in this thorough, accurate piece by Marquise Francis

I was delighted and more than pleased to see the June 17, 2023, article on the Devil’s Punch Bowl by Marquis Francis, national reporter for Yahoo News! As I’ve told others about this period of Civil War history, Francis’ article is a breath of fresh air that is badly needed on this controversial and widely misunderstood topic. Especially now with the proliferation of self-proclaimed experts, ghost hunters, pseudo-science, and conspiracy theories.

Unlike the many YouTube videos and platforms spouting misinformation about this period in the history of Natchez, Miss., Francis tells the story as it needs to be told, and that is with simple logic, valid assertions, and relevant facts as opposed to fallacies. His work is thorough, and his research is solid. His interviews included multiple people, such as local historians and scholars, in his quest for the truth. Thankfully, he found the truth and he wrote about it with a voice of authority. He explained in very clear terms how the Devil’s Punch Bowl has been misunderstood and unfairly promoted as a “concentration camp.” Indeed, this piece of writing is a must-read. 

I should also mention that I am one of the historians quoted in this article. I'm proud to be included with Francis' impressive list of scholars and researchers.

You can read the article here or by following this link: https://news.yahoo.com/the-devils-punchbowl-debunking-the-social-media-myth-of-a-civil-war-massacre-090017590.html

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