The Old West was filled with legendary figures whose bravery shaped history. In this series, we highlight these iconic military figures, starting with Y.B. Rowdy, one of the finest scouts of the ...

In the Wild West, things weren’t always black and white. Black cowboys, outlaws, and protectors played key roles in shaping the untamed history of the American frontier.

One TikToker dropped a major reality check about one of the Wild West's most famous sights, the rolling tumbleweed. "So tumbleweeds are an iconic symbol of the West and Southwest, right?" Ev ...

Wyatt Earp is without a doubt one of the biggest names from the Wild West. If Earp’s name is on it, collectors are ready to throw down. At one packed auction, more than 6,000 online bidders and ...

Discover the untold stories of Black women in the Wild West—sharpshooters, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers who shaped history. Dive into the Cowboy Carter Chronicles for a deeper look!

Sometime after 1854, her parents died, and Molly had to take care of her five brothers. In the late 1850s or early 1860s, she worked as a schoolteacher to support her three youngest brothers ...

Young historians, guides and descendants tell the untold stories of the Wild West. From the rich and overlooked history of the Native Americans who were there long before the “west was won” to ...