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Olive Oatman: Tattooed Captive of the Frontier
In the summer of 1850, the Oatman family headed west with visions of a promised land in the…
Guns
What Does it Mean to Go Heeled?
In one of the more memorable quotes from Tombstone, Wyatt Earp—played by Kurt Russell—responds to Johnny Tyler’s bold…
Outlaws
Rufus Buck and His Gang: A Tale of Violence and Frontier Justice
On July 1, 1896, five young men, chained and dressed in black, walked to the gallows at Fort…
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74 Western Tattoo Ideas, from Cowboy Skulls to Scorpions
Traditional American tattoos may be rooted in the open seas of the 1800s, but vast Western landscapes inspired…
People
8 of the Most Famous Cowboys & Figures in Wild West History
The American cowboy occupies a revered position in history, folklore, and popular culture. The most famous figures of…
Arts & Entertainment
9 Things You May Not Know About Clayton Moore, The Lone Ranger
Dozens of actors have played and voiced the Lone Ranger since 1933, but none embodied the aura of…