Home / Explore / Time / 19th century (1800–1899) / 1860s
The 1860s: 1860–1869
1860–1869 · worldwide, all places
Moving through time
The American Civil War killed more than 600,000 people between 1861 and 1865 and ended slavery in the United States. Prussia defeated Austria in 1866 on the way to German unification, and in Japan the Tokugawa shogunate fell in 1867-68, restoring the emperor.
Gettysburg in 1863 and Lincoln's murder in 1865 fixed the war in American memory. Glory follows the Black 54th Massachusetts regiment, and Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning sets its swordsman in the Kyoto of the 1860s Bakumatsu. Open the 1860s on the StoryTerra map and explore its stories by place.
9 famous stories set in the 1860s
Live snapshot of the top 9 most popular catalogue items (2026-09-05). Click any card to open this entry on the live map.
Browse 203 books, 168 movies, 2 TV shows and 3 games set in the 1860s (1860–1869).
Dances with Wolves
Wounded Civil War soldier John Dunbar tries to commit suicide—and becomes a hero instead. As a reward he's assigned to his dream post a remote junction on the Western frontier and soon makes unlikely friends with the…
Gangs of New York
In 1863 Amsterdam Vallon returns to the Five Points of America to seek vengeance against the psychotic gangland kingpin Bill the Butcher who murdered his father years earlier. With an eager pickpocket by his side and a…
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
A riveting historical narrative of the heart-stopping events surrounding the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, and the first work of history from mega-bestselling author Bill O'Reilly The anchor of The O'Reilly Factor…
The General
During America’s Civil War Union spies steal engineer Johnnie Gray's beloved locomotive 'The General'—with Johnnie's lady love aboard an attached boxcar—and he single-handedly must do all in his power to both get The…
Glory
Robert Gould Shaw leads the US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates.
Rio Bravo
The sheriff of a small town in southwest Texas must keep custody of a murderer whose brother a powerful rancher is trying to help him escape. After a friend is killed trying to muster support for him he and his deputies…
Lincoln
A masterful work by Pulitzer Prize–winning author David Herbert Donald, Lincoln is a stunning portrait of Abraham Lincoln’s life and presidency.Donald brilliantly depicts Lincoln’s gradual ascent from humble beginnings…
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Before he was a protector Kenshin was a fearsome assassin known as Battosai. But when he meets gentle Tomoe Yukishiro a beautiful young woman who carries a huge burden in her heart his life will change forever.
Lincoln
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war unite the country…
The 9 stories above are just a sample of the 376 in the catalogue for this entry. For the live 1860–1869 catalogue, use the button above — or browse the whole 19th century. On the live map you can also filter by the exact time the stories take place — any year, decade or century, from BCE to the future.
Relevant picks from this decade
Colonial India: 1850–1900 — Under British rule, India experienced profound social, cultural, and political changes — cultural clash, resistance, and early movements toward… Explore Colonial India: 1850–1900
Wild West America: 1865–1895 — Experience the rugged and lawless American frontier — cowboys, outlaws, gunslingers, and pioneers, where boomtowns sprang up overnight. The button… Explore Wild West America: 1865–1895
Victorian Britain: 1837–1901 — An era of empire, industrial revolution, and social reform that deeply influenced global history and inspired countless novels — from Dickens' London… Explore Victorian Britain: 1837–1901
Victorian London: 1837–1901 — Explore the foggy streets of London during Queen Victoria's reign — rapid industrialization, social change, and iconic literature like Dickens'… Explore Victorian London: 1837–1901
Imperial Vienna: 1800–1900 — The grand capital of empires — known for classical music, imperial courts, and political intrigue in the 19th century, from Congress waltzes to… Explore Imperial Vienna: 1800–1900
Early Australia: 1788–1890 — From 1788 to the late 19th century, Australia's story unfolds across penal settlements, frontier towns, and Indigenous cultures facing change —… Explore Early Australia: 1788–1890
Keep exploring
1850s · 19th century · Time hub · All places · 1870s