Inside History Archives

A Bad Marriage Zerelda James’ second union was a disaster.

by Mark Boardman | Jul 13, 2020

Zerelda Cole James is best known as the mother of Frank and Jesse James. The boys’ father Robert died when he went to California in 1850. Two...

The History of Fort Concho Sponsored by Discover San Angelo, TX

by True West | Jul 13, 2020

The history of Fort Concho goes back centuries. Established along the banks of the Concho River, Fort Concho was an army post from 1867-1889 built...

Western Film Composer Ennio Morricone Dead at 91 Ennio Morricone, 1928 - 2020

by | Jul 6, 2020

After a notable career in the film industry, Italian composer Ennio Morricone passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. The Italian cultural ministry...

Mesquite Championship Rodeo All Summer Long Sponsored by the Mesquite Convention and Visitors Bureau

by True West | Jun 15, 2020

The Mesquite Championship Rodeo will be held every Saturday at 7:30 p.m., June through August. The Mesquite Championship Rodeo is the largest...

Rudabaugh Got Around The outlaw’s crimes covered much of the West.

by Mark Boardman | May 7, 2020

Dave Rudabaugh sure got around. His outlaw career began in Arkansas in the early 1870s. He may have robbed stagecoaches in the Dakotas before...

Tom Clavin’s Tombstone New from the New York Times Bestselling Author

by True West | Apr 20, 2020

The true story of the Earp brothers, Doc Holliday, and the famous Battle at the O.K. Corral by the New York Times bestselling author of Dodge City...

Discover Big Stories and Big History in Southeast Montana Sponsored by Visit Southeast Montana

by True West | Mar 16, 2020

At Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, walk the hills and ravines where brave warriors and soldiers clashed and the U.S. 7th Cavalry,...

Things To Do In Montana’s Missouri River Country Sponsored by Missouri River Country

by | Mar 16, 2020

Montana’s Missouri River Country is overflowing with pioneer and cultural history. Lewis and Clark roamed this vast landscape, covering nearly 330...

Dig Deeper into Montana’s Past Sponsored by Southwest Montana

by True West | Mar 11, 2020

The landscape between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks embodies all the best of Big Sky Country. Around every bend lies another treasure or a...