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…
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…
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.
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…
History
10 Native American Mythical Creatures, from Thunderbirds to Skinwalkers
From the Sphinx of ancient Egypt to the dragons of China and the Minotaur of ancient Greece, one…