Quentin Tarantino has called his upcoming film Django Unchained a “Southern,” as it takes place in the South, moments before the first shots were...
The Soul of Django Unchained
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Phil Collins’s Top Five Alamo Reads
He’s sold more than 200 million records, and he’s a lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order, but what we like most about Phil Collins is that he is...
Hanging Your Hat in Colorado’s Historic Hotels
Sure, you can find historic hotels across the West, but I don’t know if any state offers a better selection than Colorado. Don’t believe me? Well,...
10 for 10: Grapevine, Texas
1. See a Victorian Christmas come to life at the 1859 Nash Farm. You can make traditional handmade Christmas ornaments, hear holiday stories and...
Tom Van Dyke
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Gold Rush Genealogy
More people are getting into investigating history. Their family history, that is. Not necessarily this column. Drat. That includes Academy...
December 2012 Events
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West. ANIMAL...
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California?
Did the last hanging in the Old West take place in Santa Rosa, California? Jim WyllieSanta Rosa, California I believe you’re referring to San...
Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk?
Did women in the West buy their foodstuffs in bulk? Stace WebbWenatchee, Washington Yep, they did, especially if they lived out of town. If a...
Do you agree with Maurice Kildare, who claimed the men hanged for the Bisbee Massacre were not the culprits?
Do you agree with Maurice Kildare, who claimed the men hanged for the Bisbee Massacre were not the culprits? Margaret-Ann Moore Long Beach,...
What camera equipment did Tombstone photographer C.S. Fly use?
What camera equipment did Tombstone photographer C.S. Fly use? Amber JonesAbingdon, Maryland We don’t have much information on his camera...
What kind of beans did cowboys cook on the trail?
What kind of beans did cowboys cook on the trail? Donna Rios Wellman, Iowa Beans were a staple on the frontier. They’re high in protein, and...