How are cattle brands read, and how do ranchers select them? John Rankin Rapid City, South Dakota Interpreting a brand takes some experience and...
How are Cattle Brands read, and how do Ranchers select them?
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Sitting with Wyatt Earp
Dreams of a “fly-on-the-wall” moment in Western history certainly include sitting with Wyatt Earp in the 1920s as he set the record straight about...
Is Pancho Villa’s “Punitive Expedition” the same as the “Mexican Expedition?”
Is Pancho Villa’s “Punitive Expedition” the same as the “Mexican Expedition?” Tim Powell Douglas, Arizona The 1916-1917 action was originally called...
The Suspect Savannah Strike
In March 2, 1867, a group of six riders came into the quiet town of Savannah, Missouri, about 15 miles north of St. Joseph. They tied up their...
What Were Frontier Dentists Able to Do Medically Besides Pull Teeth and Make Primitive Dentures?
What were frontier dentists able to do medically besides pull teeth and make primitive dentures? Frank Fantozzi San Jose, California “Agonizing...
Blood on the Earth
Two months separated the 1868 clashes between the U.S. military and the Indians at Beecher Island and the Washita River. One is known for heroism on...
Lewis & Clark-Inspired Whiskey
After explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark found limestone springs in 1804 that later generations used to fill water barrels on their way...
What Was the Most Popular Weapon After the Civil War?
What was the most popular weapon after the Civil War? Wes Shinn Saratoga Springs, New York After the Civil War, the most popular weapons were those...
Texas’s Loyal Unionist
John Dix was born to fight battles, taking his first breath on February 2, 1796. His minuteman father had fought in the first battle, at the North...
What History Has Taught Me: Max Allan Collins
In the photo above, Max Allan Collins sits at right next to his writing partner, the late Mickey Spillane, for the Kensington series of Caleb York...
Western Events for February 2018
Western roundup of events where you can experience the Old West this February. Adventure Valentine Dinner Train Chattanooga, TN, February 2-14...
Who Succeeded “Wild Bill” Hickok as Marshal of Abilene, Kansas?
Who succeeded “Wild Bill” Hickok as marshal of Abilene, Kansas? Kerry Bulls Winlock, Washington James Gauthie put on the badge, on December 13,...