Lost Mines & Treasure
7 Tantalizing Stories of Lost Treasure in Oregon
Even if all you had to go on was what you learned in movies, you probably know that…
People
13 Bizarre Facts About Liver-Eating Johnson, the Revenge-Seeking, Cannibalistic Mountain Man
Have you ever watched the 1972 Western movie Jeremiah Johnson, starring Robert Redford as the title character? Good…
Arts & Entertainment
6 ‘Tombstone’ Filming Locations You Can Still Visit Today
An epic cast, iconic one-liners and old school showdowns make Tombstone one of the best Western movies ever,…
Arts & Entertainment
Tombstone vs. Wyatt Earp: Which Movie’s Best?
Tombstone is firmly in the pantheon of the greatest Western movies ever made, and Wyatt Earp was mostly…
Arts & Entertainment
I’m Your Huckleberry: The 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…
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…
Indigenous History
7 Famous Native American Women with Remarkable Stories
Old West history and lore often neglects the role of Native American women. This is not unexpected when…
Indigenous History
7 Facts About Cheyenne Dog Soldiers & Their Warrior Legacies
The Cheyenne’s Dog Soldiers, one of the most famous groups of Indigenous warriors in North America, fought until…
Places
12 Best Wild West Towns You Can Still Visit Today
When it comes to Wild West towns, most people think of empty dirt streets filled with tumbleweeds and…
History
When Did the Wild West Really End?
The Wild West is a more nebulous term than you may think, so when the era ended is…
Outlaws
The Real Story of Doc Holliday and Big Nose Kate
In 1877 Fort Griffin, Texas was at the height of its boom. The military post had been an…
Life in the West
Essential Facts About the Transcontinental Railroad: A History
When the Golden Spike connected Central Pacific and Union Pacific rails at Promontory Summit, Utah, in May 1869,…