People
7 Reasons Why Seth Bullock was one of the Last True Westerners
We can thank the mid-2000s HBO television western series Deadwood for introducing a new generation of Old West…
Arts & Entertainment
I’m Your Huckleberry: The Real Meaning of Doc Holliday’s Iconic Line
One of the best quotes in Tombstone is also one of the most argued and least understood. But…
Events
14 Facts About the Mormon Migration, A Classic Old West Exodus
On the evening of June 27, 1844, an angry mob attacked the Carthage city jail near Nauvoo, Illinois…
People
8 Things You Might Not Know About Morgan Earp, Wyatt’s Favorite Bro
A member of one of the Old West’s most legendary bands of brothers, Morgan Earp and his story…
Arts & Entertainment
22 Must-See Modern Western Movies from the Last 22 Years
Cue up Netflix, pop some popcorn, and lean back the recliner: it’s time to binge some of the…
People
The Wives of Wyatt Earp, from Aurilla Sutherland to Sadie Marcus
Wyatt Earp spent his Old West career walking the fine line between lawman and outlaw, so it should…
People
8 Reasons Why Black Bart Was a One-Of-A-Kind Outlaw
When it comes to Old West outlaws, few were as colorful and creative as Black Bart. This gentleman…
People
9 Things You May Not Know About the Sundance Kid
When it comes to Old West outlaws and famous train robbers, few are more famous than the bandit…
Events
10 Important Battles & Fights of the Great Sioux War
These ten battles shaped the future of the Great Plains and its inhabitants. From the 1850s to the…
Life in the West
Everything You Need to Know About Cowboy Chaps
There is an indelible image of the cowboy: the wide-brimmed hat whose color hinges on one’s ethical alignment.…
Events
The Fighting Men & Women of the Fetterman Massacre
Even with the protection of the fort, the soldiers and civilians at Fort Kearney were often besieged by…
People
7 Famous Native American Women with Remarkable Stories
Meet seven courageous Native American women who impacted the history of the Old West. Old West history and…