american frontier

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 29, 2022

Inside The Little-Known Story Of Laura Bullion, The ‘Thorny Rose’ Of The Wild Bunch

Laura Bullion worked as a prostitute before falling in with Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch — and riding alongside them in the Old West until her arrest in 1901.

By Austin Harvey • November 29, 2022

9 Wild West Outlaws Who Wreaked Havoc Across The American Frontier

From the "Deadly Dentist" to the "Bandit Queen," discover the true stories of the most infamous criminals to ever roam the Wild West.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 5, 2022

9 Wild West Outlaws Who Wreaked Havoc Across The American Frontier

From the "Deadly Dentist" to the "Bandit Queen," discover the true stories of the most infamous criminals to ever roam the Wild West.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 5, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 4, 2022

The Story Of The ‘Buffalo Soldiers,’ The First All-Black Peacetime Regiments In U.S. History

From fighting poachers and outlaws to doing battle with Native American tribes, the Buffalo Soldiers of the Western frontier left behind a complex legacy.

By Natasha Ishak • July 4, 2022

9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 29, 2022

9 Black Heroes Of The Wild West — And The Incredible True Stories Behind Them

From the gunslinging postwoman of Montana to the deputy marshal who patrolled the Plains, discover the seldom-taught stories of these icons of the American frontier.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 29, 2022

The Rebellious Life Of Joaquín Murrieta And His Bloody Tale Of Revenge

Legend has it that Joaquín Murrieta and his band of outlaws terrorized California during the Gold Rush to avenge the Mexicans who were mistreated by American miners.

By Wyatt Redd • May 10, 2022

The Rebellious Life Of Joaquín Murrieta And His Bloody Tale Of Revenge

Legend has it that Joaquín Murrieta and his band of outlaws terrorized California during the Gold Rush to avenge the Mexicans who were mistreated by American miners.

By Wyatt Redd • May 10, 2022

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love moved to Dodge City at age 15 and became known throughout the Old West as one of the most skilled and daring cowboys to ever live.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 17, 2022

The True Story Of Nat Love, The Legendary Black Cowboy Featured In ‘The Harder They Fall’

Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love moved to Dodge City at age 15 and became known throughout the Old West as one of the most skilled and daring cowboys to ever live.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 17, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 1, 2022

Meet Bill Pickett, The Fearless Black Cowboy Who Invented The Sport Of Cattle Wrestling

In the late 1800s, Bill Pickett popularized an efficient — and perilous — way to subdue cattle by biting their upper lips. The daring stunt soon became one he performed all over the world.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 1, 2022

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Dec 27, 2021

Frederick Trump’s Journey From German Immigrant To Wild West Businessman

Discover the hidden history of Friedrich "Frederick" Trump who operated hotels and restaurants in the Pacific Northwest but remains best known as the grandfather of Donald Trump.

By Jaclyn Anglis • December 27, 2021

Olive Oatman, The Mormon Girl Who Was Raised By The Mohave

Raised by Mohave Native Americans after her family was slaughtered, Olive Oatman was destined for a complicated double life.

By Katie Serena • Nov 8, 2021

Olive Oatman, The Mormon Girl Who Was Raised By The Mohave

Raised by Mohave Native Americans after her family was slaughtered, Olive Oatman was destined for a complicated double life.

By Katie Serena • November 8, 2021

The Mountain Meadows Massacre: The Mass Murder Mormons Blamed On Native Americans

The Mountain Meadows Massacre has been described by historians as "the most hideous example of the human cost exacted by religious fanaticism in American history until 9/11."

By Leah Silverman • Oct 22, 2021

The Mountain Meadows Massacre: The Mass Murder Mormons Blamed On Native Americans

The Mountain Meadows Massacre has been described by historians as "the most hideous example of the human cost exacted by religious fanaticism in American history until 9/11."

By Leah Silverman • October 22, 2021