History
Forge the Empire: The Birth & Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
When the Golden Spike connected Central Pacific and Union Pacific rails at Promontory Summit, Utah, in May 1869,…
Arts & Entertainment
29 Most Iconic Movie Quotes from ‘Tombstone’
The classic 1993 Western Tombstone is full of memorable quotes from Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the infamous…
Outlaws
Curly Bill Brocius: Was He Really Shot and Killed by Wyatt Earp?
William “Curly Bill” Brocius was only on Arizona’s Old West scene for a little more than three years,…
History
7 Strange but True Stories of the American West
From a distasteful painting that got people killed, to the unlikely location of a Civil War battle, these…
Guns
10 Famous Guns of the Wild West, from Revolvers to Rifles
Contrary to popular mythology, no single gun won the West, but these ten firearms certainly carved a niche…
History
The Origins of Scalping: A True and Surprising History
Native Americans may have invented scalping, but European contact accelerated it.
Outlaws
7 Facts about Johnny Ringo You Won’t Learn from Movies
Johnny Ringo was a charismatic, B-list desperado with an A-list reputation in American West history. Best known as…
Lawmen
8 Famous (and Infamous) Sheriffs of the Old West
The Old West had a reputation for being a lawless place and time. With all the gun-toting, cattle…
Outlaws
8 Murderous Facts about John Wesley Hardin
John Wesley Hardin was one of the Old West’s most notorious killers: a ruthless outlaw who once killed…
Women
Soiled Doves: 5 Famous Prostitutes of the Old West
The vast majority of the settlers, trappers, prospectors, and outlaws of the Old West were men. Lonely, horny men.
Lost Mines & Treasure
Lost Treasure in California: True Stories of the Golden State’s Hidden Riches
From buried caches of gold to sunken treasure, California is a bona fide hot spot for hidden treasures…
History
8 Wells Fargo Stagecoach History Facts You Might Not Know
Wells Fargo’s express service helped to define and develop the Old West through stagecoaches and shotguns. The discovery…