The West has long captivated Americans’ imaginations with its iconic vistas and mythical lore. Mountains jutting toward the heavens. Windswept valleys and ochre-colored deserts. A land of rugged ...

American Primeval takes a detailed look at life on the American frontier in Utah during 1857. It follows an ensemble cast of characters from various backgrounds, including Mormons, Native Americans, ...

Why was the Kentucky rifle (originally the Pennsylvania rifle) so successful? Because the long rifle evolved in response to ...

Highlights among the year’s novels and short-story collections, as selected by the staff of The Washington Post’s Book World.

Esteban, York and James Beckwourth charted the American frontier between the 16th and 19th centuries History of Now Amanda Bellows - Author, The Explorers: A New History of America in Ten Expeditions ...

Discover the untold stories of Black cowboys, outlaws, and protectors in the Wild West. From Bose Ikward's bravery to Cherokee Bill's rebellion, their legacies shaped ...