Historian James B. Mills was born in 1983 and raised in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. He first became fascinated with the...
What History Has Taught Me: James B. Mills
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Shooting Back
Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. At least two...
Black Hills Frontier Spa
Black Hills Frontier Spa In 1889, Hot Springs, Dakota Territory, was a destination for health-seekers and tourists. In 1887, the Dakota Hot...
Discover Makers in San Angelo Sponsored by San Angelo
Since 1986, the National Ceramic Competition has taken place in San Angelo. This year, the juried exhibit will be held from April 8 through June 26,...
Western Roundup: April 2022
ART SHOWS Scottsdale Art Auction Scottsdale, AZ & Virtual, April 8-9: The auction featuring items from a consortium of leading American...
What History Has Taught Me: Samuel K. Dolan
Writer, Producer, Historian Samuel K. Dolan is a writer and Emmy Award-winning television producer based in Montana. His career in film and...
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Canadian vs. Montana Peak I have just been re-reading True West’s November 2021 issue and discovered an error in the caption of the photos of the...
Circle the Wagons!
Emanuel Leutze’s 1863 oil Indians Attacking a Wagon Train vividly captured and perpetuated the fears of Americans migrating West on the Overland...
Discover History in San Angelo Sponsored by San Angelo
Visit Fort Concho in March and enjoy two special programs, either as a participant or just as an observer. The annual Frontier Ladies Living History...
Western Roundup: February/March 2022
73rd Gold Rush Days and Senior Pro Rodeo Wickenburg, AZ, February 11-13: Wickenburg’s mining and ranching origins are celebrated with a pro...
What History Has Taught Me: Ray Herbeck, Jr.
Novelist, Musician, Filmmaker Ray Herbeck, Jr. is a historical novelist, Americana musician (SlackJawBros.com) and former film/TV writer/ producer....
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Our readers remind us of the variables and vagaries of historic truths, “well-established” facts, headlines and historical photographs. Flags...