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The Invisibly Adventurous Life of Josephine Marcus Earp
When Josephine Marcus Earp died in Los Angeles on December 19, 1944, her small memorial attracted little attention…
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11 Reasons Why Kid Curry Was the Wildest of the Wild Bunch
Many of the most notorious names in Old West outlaw history somehow ended up banding together in one…
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Was Ike Clanton Really the Loudmouth Coward of Tombstone?
When the dust settled on the most infamous gunfight in the West, three men lay dying in the…
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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…
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9 Tall but True Tales About Luke Short, Western Gunfighter
Gunslinger, gambler, saloon owner, cowboy, and sports promotor (yes, really), Luke Short might not have the same name…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…