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Lincoln, Nebraska
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Lincoln, Nebraska

Discover the rich heritage of the Great Plains in the state’s capital city.

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May 2019
A Pioneer Paradise
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A Pioneer Paradise

Spectacular beauty and Old West heritage makes Kanab, Utah, a perfect Western getaway.

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October 2016
And The War Begins
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And The War Begins

The 1862 Battle of Apache Pass starts the conflict between the U.S. and Apache Nation.

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July 2017
Never Wasted A Bullet
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Never Wasted A Bullet

Yanosha Was One Of Geronimo’s Bravest Chiricahua Apache Warriors.

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July 2017
Magic City Of The Plains
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Magic City Of The Plains

Old West heritage is celebrated in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

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July 2017
A Prisoner Of Good Fortune
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A Prisoner Of Good Fortune

Zebulon Pike used Spanish incarceration to the U.S. advantage.

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February 2019
Erroneous Ellsworth
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Erroneous Ellsworth

LETTERS HELP PROVE THAT THE WYATT EARP-BEN THOMPSON SHOWDOWN IS A TALL TALE.

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February 2019
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Oregon At 160

Rediscover the state’s inspiring story from exclusion to progress.

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February 2019
Abilene's Man With A Star
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Abilene's Man With A Star

Explore the Great Plains from Wyoming to Kansas and discover the truth behind the stories of legendary Western lawman “Bear River” Tom Smith.

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October 2019
A Match Made In Paris
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A Match Made In Paris

FAMED FRENCH ARTIST ROSA BONHEUR’S FASCINATION WITH BUFFALO BILLAND HIS WILD WEST INSPIRED A FRIENDSHIP AND ARTWORK FOR THE AGES.

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October 2019
Grand Tradition
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Grand Tradition

The Prix de West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum still rides high.

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October 2019
Franco Nero
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Franco Nero

The once and future “Django” is still a star 55 years after being cast in his first Western role.

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October 2019
The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs
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The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs

The Coen Brothers latest film celebrates the Western with their famous brand of dark humor.

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February 2019
The Final Nail in the Apache Kid's Coffin
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The Final Nail in the Apache Kid's Coffin

EVIDENCE POINTS TO DEMISE OF RENEGADE WANTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDER.

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February 2019
The Art Of The West
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The Art Of The West

Artists’ interpretations of Western history, then and now

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October 2019
True West Presents An Inside Look At Maynard Dixon's American West
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True West Presents An Inside Look At Maynard Dixon's American West

A HISTORIC SHOW HONORING THE WEST’S GREATEST ARTIST“Maynard Dixon’s American West” is based on Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West’s “Maynard Dixon’s American West” exhibition, which debuts October 14, 2019, and Mark Sublette’s accompanying catalog Maynard Dixon’s American West: Along the Distant Mesa (Mark Sublette, Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson, Arizona, 2019).Wild Horses of Nevada by Maynard Dixon circa 1927, oil on canvas– COURTESY KARGES FAMILY TRUST –

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October 2019
westworld reborn
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westworld reborn

the channel behind deadwood has another compelling series for western fans to watch.

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december 2016
The Black Man At Little Big Horn
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The Black Man At Little Big Horn

Isaiah Dorman is known for his death—but his life was also noteworthy.

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May 2018
An Electric Dream Burns Out
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An Electric Dream Burns Out

Preserving Kearney’s boomtown history inside an elegant Victorian home.

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May 2018
Private Eye Cowboy?
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Private Eye Cowboy?

A Texan’s First Generation Colt sold with a badge tied to a nationwide detective agency.

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May 2018
U.S. Cavalry's First Bolt-Action Carbine
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U.S. Cavalry's First Bolt-Action Carbine

The single-shot trapdoor Springfield wasn’t the only carbine used by the cavalry during the Indian Wars, several repeaters were also used—including America’s first bolt gun.

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May 2018
From Frontier Soldier To Peacemaking President
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From Frontier Soldier To Peacemaking President

On March 4, 1869, a rather unlikely candidate took his oath of office as the eighteenth president of the United States.

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May 2018
Reality Cowboy Stars
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Reality Cowboy Stars

You’ll find honest, rugged ranch life as Booger, Cody and Bubba saddle up for a third season.

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May 2018
What History Has Taught Me
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What History Has Taught Me

The secret to a good painting is trust what you know.

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May 2018
custer's other regiment
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custer's other regiment

the 19th kansas volunteer cavalry learned troopers could win the war without a fight.

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march 2017
Butch Cassidy Would Do A Double Take
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Butch Cassidy Would Do A Double Take

The Little Snake River Museum in Savery, Wyoming, preserves Old West history with a flair.

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June 2019
Calamity Jane: The Devil in Buckskins
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Calamity Jane: The Devil in Buckskins

The summer of 1876 remains the legendary wild woman of the West’s defining season.

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June 2019
Fire Engulfs Paramount Western Ranch
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Fire Engulfs Paramount Western Ranch

Despite the terrible loss to movie and television history, local agencies and studios have pledged to rebuild.

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February 2019
Grand Canyon's Grand Meals
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Grand Canyon's Grand Meals

Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy fine dining at the historic El Tovar and Bright Angel Lodge on the South Rim.

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February 2019
Hollywood's Six-gun Fakery
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Hollywood's Six-gun Fakery

“Movie magic” tricks saved time, training and production costs, helping filmmakers keep the action fast and furious.

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February 2019