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The Lone Star Myth of John Ringo
His time in Texas was not what it’s been cracked up to be. In August 19, 1875, a rider—or maybe riders—approached the Bader ranch in Mason County,...
Native History Celebrated Large
Only months old, the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City is dedicated to truth-telling. It was once called Indian Territory, a dumping ground as...
Shooting Back
Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Flags...
Tombstone Redux
Let’s find someone to refilm Kevin Jarre’s original script and complete his dream. Thanks to Jeff Morey, the historical consultant on Tombstone I...
Truth Be Known
Old Vaquero Saying “Ain’t nothin’ like ridin’ a fine horse in new country.” Quotes “Whatever is their fortune, good or bad, the leader is the person...
Shrine of Liberty
On April 7, 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt addressed a crowd of enthusiastic supporters at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. A month after his...
Billy the Kid, Gunfighters and Rewards
During a film class on Western films it was observed while watching the film The Gunfighter a main character was wearing one spur throughout the...
Western Roundup January 2022
Colorado Cowboy Poetry Gathering Golden, CO, January 15-15: Experience cowboy poetry performances by Dave Stamey, Terry Nash, Andy Nelson,...
Best of the West 2022: Western Wear
Kick Up Your Heels! Western wear companies keep the West alive with their best boots, hats and clothing. Since John B. Stetson invented his...
Best of the West 2022: Heritage Travel
Adventures Abound! Pack your bags and head West to discover firsthand where history happened. The American West conjures romantic...
Best of the West 2022: Western Movies
Wall-to-Wall Westerns After a drought in the classic genre in 2020, Western productions returned with both barrels in 2021. What a...