History

River Of A Mother’s Love: Travel Through History With The Nez Perce

A poignant boat trip with the Nez Perce in Idaho elicits memories of mothers and makes unexpected and profound...

Hail and Farewell to Harry Belafonte

Singer, activist, actor, and friend Harry Belafonte has died at age 96 on April 25, 2023. C&I would like...

Nomadland: Experiencing Kenya’s Maasai Herding Culture

One-time Texas rancher and longtime Montana resident Rick Bass visits Kenya’s Il Ngwesi eco-lodge to witness the nomadic herding...

Hoofbeats Of History: Mark Nutsch Leading The Charge

As a U.S. special forces leader in Afghanistan, Mark Nutsch led America’s opening charge — literally — in the...

The Flight Of Red Bird: The Life And Work Of Zitkala-Ša

The life of the exceptionally gifted and important Yankton Sioux writer, musician, and activist Zitkala-Ša proved a bicultural journey...

Ride HYER With The Relaunch Of The Historical Boot Brand

Charles Hyer is credited as the first to invent the cowboy boot. Working cowboys, Roy Rogers, Tom Mix, Clark...

The Texas Rangers In Myth And Memory

From the anthology Texan Identities comes this fascinating chapter “Texas Rangers in Myth and Memory,” by Jody Edward Ginn....

Texas Rangers At 200: What To Visit, Read, And Watch

Kick off 2023 with a nod to the bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. After a start-to-finish rewatch of Lonesome...