Billy the Kid had a brother, Joseph Antrim. This is his story, including a brand-new revelation. Stick around to the... more

Deacon Jim Miller, also known as Killin’ Jim Miller, was an Old West assassin-for-hire. Chances are, if you wanted someone... more

The Bender family, often referred to as America’s first serial killer family, settled in Labette County, Kansas, in 1870. They... more

They say the only man Billy the Kid ever truly feared was Dave Rudabaugh. They also say that Rudabaugh taught... more

Did John Wayne learn his iconic onscreen persona from the legendary Wyatt Earp? Let’s discuss! We'll also examine Earp’s life... more

When Olive Oatman was just 14 years old, she was forced to witness the slaughter of nearly every single member... more

In the Spring of 1803, the United States acquired the Territory of Louisiana, a largely uncharted tract of wilderness stretching... more

In November of 1864, famed frontiersman Kit Carson picked a fight with the Lords of the Southern Plains – the... more

During the summer of 1863, the U.S. Government sent the legendary Kit Carson to reign in the Navajo. As such,... more

Following the Mexican-American War, Kit Carson returned home and attempted to start a ranch. The former Mountain Man had been... more

By 1845, tensions were high in the Mexican territory of California. Not only were the U.S. and Mexico on the... more

Kit Carson ventured west as a teenager, looking to escape the drudgery of civilization. And in the years to come,... more

When it comes to the Old West, they don’t get much more legendary than Kit Carson. Although soft-spoken and physically... more

“It makes no difference what men think of war. War endures. As well ask men what they think of stone.... more

Dangerous Dan Tucker would arrive in the southwest in the mid-1870s, pin on the badge of a Sheriff’s Deputy, and,... more

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In November of 1868 – at just the tender age of fifteen – John Wesley Hardin killed his first man.... more

How wild or violent was the Wild West? Were gunfights a daily occurrence, or is that just a byproduct of... more

There is a lot of misinformation about Billy the Kid's death. This is your comprehensive guide to cut through the... more

Although John Bull remains relatively unknown today, the English-born gambler is considered one of the deadliest gunmen of the Old... more

On the night of July 14th, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid. In doing so, he helped create... more

In July of 1901, 14-year-old Willie Nickell was shot dead in an ambush. He had been less than a mile... more

Tom Horn first arrived in Wyoming in 1892. He had spent most of a decade chasing Apache down in Arizona... more

Regarding Old West feuds, Arizona’s Pleasant Valley War ranked among the most violent. Also known as the Graham-Tewksbury feud, this... more

“Killing men is my specialty. I look at it as a business proposition, and I think I have a corner... more

Lonesome Dove, the 11th novel of famed author Larry McMurtry, was published in 1985. Four years later, the characters Augustus... more

There is no new episode this week. Instead, I thought I'd share a compilation of previously released material. In this... more

Considered by many to be the first Mountain Man, John Colter first came west with the Lewis and Clark Expedition.... more

Today, we’ll follow the Lewis and Clark Expedition as they return to civilization. We’ll also discuss the lives of a... more

In July of 1806, Captain Meriwether Lewis and three of his companions had a violent confrontation with the Blackfeet, resulting... more

Despite being a slave, York enjoyed unprecedented freedom during the Lewis and Clark expedition. Unfortunately, this would not last, and... more

In the spring of 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition departed from the Mandan and followed the Missouri River west... more

One aspect of the Lewis and Clark expedition that’s often overlooked is that much of their success hinged largely on... more

In the Spring of 1803, the United States acquired the Territory of Louisiana, a largely uncharted tract of wilderness stretching... more

From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a new true crime history podcast... more

They say Claude Dallas was the last of the Mountain Men; A modern-day cowboy and fur trapper just living life... more

In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we’ll discuss Bass Reeves, one of the first black deputy... more

In this collection of true stories from the Old West, we’ll discuss George Parrot, aka Big Nose George – a... more

John Wesley Hardin killed his first man at the age of 15, and for the next decade, he would continue... more

The Sutton-Taylor feud was one of the deadliest of the Old West. On one side you had the Taylor clan... more

John Wesley Hardin – the Old West gunfighter who not only faced down Wild Bill Hickok but also gained infamy... more

Join me in a discussion with actor Rib Hillis and producer Paul Epstein as we discuss the upcoming premiere of... more

In November of 1868 – at just the tender age of fifteen – John Wesley Hardin killed his first man.... more

Today we hear from the legendary Wyatt Earp, in his own words, as he dispenses sage advice on the art... more

Uncover the dark history of the Yuma Crossing and the infamous John Joel Glanton's reign of terror. Learn how Glanton's... more

On June 25th, 1876, George Armstrong Custer rode into battle for the last time. He and his troops faced an... more

“All around, the Indians began jumping up, running forward, dodging down, jumping up again, down again, all the time going... more

“It’s just as easy to make big money as little money. In my profession, a hundred dollars is just chicken... more

This is Part 2 and the final installment in the series on Harry Tracy. In the previous episode we discussed... more

In the summer of 1881, Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett. The lawman had been... more

Considered by some to be the last of Butch Cassidy’s Wild Bunch, Harry Tracy blasted his way out of prison... more

Make no mistake about it, the exploits of escaped slave-turned-lawman Bass Reeves are legendary.  Described in the papers of his day... more

Make no mistake about it, the exploits of escaped slave-turned-lawman Bass Reeves are legendary.  Described in the papers of his day... more

There are many purported photos of the legendary Doc Holliday but only two are authenticated. This is a VISUALY DEPENDENT... more

There’s just something about uncontacted tribes that’s always piqued my curiosity. Perhaps you’ve heard of Ishi, who, as the last... more

James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok was the epitome of the Wild West. Soldier, spy, scout, gambler, lawman, and yes –... more

The mysterious, oftentimes sullen gunfighter Johnny Ringo celebrated July 4th, 1882, by going on a bender. And judging by the... more

In early 1858, John “RIP” Ford led a detachment of Texas Rangers, along with their Native American allies, on a... more

In the summer of 1895 John Selman Sr gunned down John Wesley Hardin. Considered one of the deadliest shootists of... more

In the spring of 1905, a couple of down-and-out cowboys robbed a dice game in Winslow, Arizona. What followed was... more

Ed Scarborough cut his teeth chasing outlaws like Black Jack Ketchum when he was still a teenager. He’d go on... more

Comanche Jack Stilwell worked as a teamster on the Santa Fe Trail, hunted buffalo on the southern plains, and participated... more

War is hell. I know that sounds cliché but there’s a simple, irrefutable truth in that short yet powerful statement,... more

This bonus episode comes to us from Lori Davis and her excellent podcast Her Half of History. Brand new episode... more

How can we be so certain that Pat Garrett really killed Billy the Kid? Today we take a look at... more

From investigating the Fountain disappearance to working as Sheriff of Dona Ana County, and appointed as the Collector of Customs... more

In February of 1896, Albert Jennings Fountain and his 8-year-old son Henry vanished off the face of the earth, never... more

Pat Garrett, along with deputies John W. Poe and Kip McKinney, make one final push into Fort Sumner in search... more

Pat Garrett is now the Sheriff of Lincoln County and he’s got one job – to put an end to... more

On the night of July 14th, 1881, Sheriff Pat Garrett killed Billy the Kid. In doing so he not only... more

Who invented scalping? The Native Americans? Or did the Europeans introduce the atrocious behavior to the New World? The answer... more

Before he became known as Old Bill Williams, the gaunt and scarred Mountain Man was a Methodist preacher who attempted... more

In the year 1842, a sickly 19-year-old named William T. Hamilton embarked on a journey to the Rocky Mountains accompanied... more

This is part 2 in a two-part series. Please check out the link below for the first installment. And please... more

Despite his young age, Cherokee Bill’s boldness and audacity surpassed that of many outlaws on the Western frontier, making him... more

John “Liver Eating” Johnson was the inspiration behind 1972’s Jeremiah Johnson but the real man’s life was even more extraordinary... more

On September 4th, 1886, the mighty Apache leader Geronimo surrendered to the U.S. Army. The last American Indian warrior to... more

Just a few days following the death of Billy the Kid a newspaper out of Las Vegas, New Mexico reported... more

Tascosa, Texas, in those turbulent times of the 1880s, epitomized lawlessness and chaos. It was a place where legends were... more

Al Swearengen was the notorious owner of Deadwood’s Gem Theatre, which quickly became one of the boom town's most popular... more