Articles Archive

Western Treasure Hunter

by Dale Walker | May 1, 2003

Research is the reason I find historical novels a joy to write,” says Michelle Black. “I have loved research since my law school days. It’s like a...

From Cow Town to Western Chic

by M.J. Van Deventer | May 1, 2003

If you have a passion for the Old West, you’ll be right at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This city of 53,000 people is the northern anchor of the Front...

“If they’re hungry, let them eat grass”

by Larry H. Johns | May 1, 2003

When you think of the savagery of the Old West, Minnesota doesn’t leap to mind. Montana, yes; South Dakota, yes; Arizona, yes, but not a Midwestern...

What were They Reading and Singing?

by Marc McCutcheon | May 1, 2003

• Mary Shelley’s forever popular monster story, Frankenstein, was published in 1818. • The timeless classic, “Home Sweet Home” was first sung in...

Re-enactors Bring Realism to Movies

by Meghan Saar | May 1, 2003

GODS AND GENERALS More than 7,500 re-enactors brought the Civil War to life in Gods and Generals, released on February 21, 2003. Director, producer...

The Jeans Mystique

by Corinne Brown | May 1, 2003

From James Dean to Adriano Moraes, from the good guys to the bad, everybody’s favorite rebel or hero wears jeans. Blue or black denim jeans may be...

Did Brigham Young Order a Massacre?

by Will Bagley and Ron Walker | Apr 1, 2003

On September 11, 1857, 120 men, women and children—pioneers from Arkansas headed for California—were massacred after being promised safe passage...

The Saint of Stillwater Prison

by Brent T. Peterson | Apr 1, 2003

The closest the surviving Younger brothers ever got to heaven was a prison guard who may be declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. “Barney”...

Wahoo! Santa Fe

by R.G. Robertson | Apr 1, 2003

Shouting the name of Diane Zamost’s Santa Fe vintage and vintagelike Western wear company makes most folks want to climb on a horse and head out on...