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How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga Mar 1, 2024

How The Donner Party’s Westward Journey Ended In Tragedy

On April 15, 1846, the 87 pioneers of the Donner Party left Springfield, Illinois for California — but their journey ended in tragedy when they became snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas.

By Kaleena Fraga March 1, 2024

Geronimo And His Brutal Struggle Against U.S. Tyranny

Fending off both the U.S. and Mexican armies on the American frontier, Geronimo led the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Native Americans before being captured and turned into a sideshow.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 7, 2024

Geronimo And His Brutal Struggle Against U.S. Tyranny

Fending off both the U.S. and Mexican armies on the American frontier, Geronimo led the Bedonkohe band of the Apache Native Americans before being captured and turned into a sideshow.

By Marco Margaritoff February 7, 2024

The Wild Story Of Tom Horn, The Infamous Cowboy And Hitman Of The Old West

Tom Horn was a scout for the U.S. Army, a cowboy, a deputy sheriff, and a private detective for the Pinkerton Agency. But it was his final stint as a hired gun that would lead to his demise.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Feb 3, 2024

The Wild Story Of Tom Horn, The Infamous Cowboy And Hitman Of The Old West

Tom Horn was a scout for the U.S. Army, a cowboy, a deputy sheriff, and a private detective for the Pinkerton Agency. But it was his final stint as a hired gun that would lead to his demise.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz February 3, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson Jan 9, 2024

The Groundbreaking History Of The Pony Express, The Short-Lived Mail Delivery Service Of The Wild West

Though the Pony Express is synonymous with the Old West today, it was only in service from April 1860 to October 1861.

By Cara Johnson January 9, 2024

Meet Bass Reeves, The Trailblazing Black Deputy Who Patrolled The Wild West

From escaping slavery as a young man to arresting 3,000 outlaws as a deputy, the story of Bass Reeves is the stuff of legend.

By Briana Jones Jan 7, 2024

Meet Bass Reeves, The Trailblazing Black Deputy Who Patrolled The Wild West

From escaping slavery as a young man to arresting 3,000 outlaws as a deputy, the story of Bass Reeves is the stuff of legend.

By Briana Jones January 7, 2024

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga Dec 5, 2023

Inside The Death Of Billy The Kid, Gunslinging Outlaw Of The Wild West

On July 14, 1881, Billy the Kid died at the age of 21 after being shot in the chest in Fort Sumner, New Mexico by Sheriff Pat Garrett — though some say the story didn’t end there

By Kaleena Fraga December 5, 2023

The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

Despite having no legal experience, Roy Bean was appointed a justice of the peace in Pecos County, Texas to help establish law and order there in the 19th century — and he did so in the most Wild West way imaginable.

By William DeLong Oct 30, 2023

The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

By William DeLong October 30, 2023

The True Story Of Billy The Kid, The Most Notorious Outlaw Of The Wild West

Born in 1859 and shot dead at the age of just 21, Billy the Kid may have lived a short life, but it was filled with some of the most storied exploits of the Old West.

By Richard Stockton Sep 1, 2023

The True Story Of Billy The Kid, The Most Notorious Outlaw Of The Wild West

Born in 1859 and shot dead at the age of just 21, Billy the Kid may have lived a short life, but it was filled with some of the most storied exploits of the Old West.

By Richard Stockton September 1, 2023