Mike Bates interviews authors Dennis and Peter Gaffney about their book, ‘The Seven-Day Scholar: Exploring History One Week at a Time, The Civil War.’ They discuss the complexities and misunderstandings surrounding the Civil War, including its causes, key battles, and significant figures. The conversation highlights the importance of making history accessible to the general public and shares intriguing stories from the war, such as the first shots fired and the fate of Robert E. Lee’s estate after the conflict.