What happened to the scalp that “Buffalo Bill” Cody took from Cheyenne warrior Yellow Hair at Warbonnet Creek in 1876? R…
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Sitting Bull’s Dancing Horse A meeting missed between the Lakota holy man and world-renowned showman “Buffalo Bill” Cody.
A strange and heartbreaking moment transpired outside Sitting Bull’s cabin in 1890, while he was being assassinated duri…
Hot Air & Kind Words The proper burial of “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s press agent, “Arizona John” Burke.
The “Prince of Press Agents,” a spinmeister in a Stetson—he made “Buffalo Bill” Cody a household word around the world. …
Did “Buffalo Bill” Cody Ever Ride for the Pony Express?
For more than 30 years, our historical consultant, Paul Andrew Hutton, has been arguing with historians over whether or …
Buffalo Bill’s Saddle Pals William F. Cody’s wonder horse and amazing rifle helped make him an international star.
Although Buffalo Bill Cody used a number of guns and horses throughout his colorful career, there was one special rifle …
Buffalo Bill: Why He Still Matters Described by a U.S. President as an “American of Americans,” William F. Cody remains vital to our nation.
William F. Cody was a man seemingly trapped in the distant past, yet one who cared desperately about the onrushing futur…
Buffalo Bill in the Movies From the frontiersman himself to those who tried to fill his boots.
The first actor to play Buffalo Bill in the movies was the man who had perfected the role for over a quarter century on …
Buffalo Bill & His “Blood-Thirsty” Indians The hardest-fighting tribe of the American West devoured European audiences alive...with eloquence and wit!
“Heap-big Injun likum Paris?” asked The New York Times reporter. Chief Daniel Black Horn replied, “I think it migh…
Dressed To Kill Buffalo Bill Vs Yellow Hair
A mere two weeks have passed since the 5th Cavalry learned of George Custer’s devastating defeat at the Battle of the Li…
Buffalo Bill Busted He perfected the Wild West show, toured the world, got rich and then lost millions. What happened?
William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was a lucky man. From a hardscrabble youth that began in a log cabin in Iowa Territory, he g…