Travel back in time on America’s historic western trails and discover where history happened during the building of a nation.
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Features & Gunfights
The Mexican Revolution’s Mata Hari
The true story of the mysterious and elusive Helene Pontipirani
Cap & Ball Six-Guns: A Smoke-Filled Adventure
Firearms fans are finding old-timey black powder revolver replicas offer a “time travel” shooting experience.
Combate De Los Malamigos (The Battle Of Bad Friends)
Villa vs Calles: With friends like these, who needs enemies? Pancho gets whipped and three of his adversaries become president of Mexico!
Pancho Villa And The El Paso Connection
¡Ay Chihuahua! How this strategic U.S. town launched the Mexican Revolution.
¡Viva Zapata! ¡Tierra y Libertad!
A century AFTER the end of the Mexican revolution, revolutionary Emiliano Zapata still inspires political reform and justice.
The Cowboy Saloon of Stilwell and Stwart
Oklahoma historian reveals the real story of the ownership of the famous Charleston, Arizona, watering hole.
Heroes and Villains, Sinners and Saints
For 20 years at True West, Bob Boze Bell’s art and illustrations have inspired and challenged our understanding of Western American history.
Western Art in Pandemics, Then and Now
Museum curators, gallery owners, and artists remain optimistic about the future.
Shotguns at Midnight: Virgil Earp vs. Unknown Assailants
Suspicion Points to Ike Clanton, Johnny Ringo, Curly Bill Brocius, Hank Swilling and Frank Stilwell. Take Your Pick!
The Artists Who Inspired a National Park
Photographer William Henry Jackson and artist Thomas Moran joined the 1871 Hayden Survey to Yellowstone and changed the world with their artwork.
Virgil Returns
The former lawman’s eight years in Yavapai County may have been the best of his life.