western history

Say Her Name: Jonnie Jonckowski

The lone woman in what was then an all-male sport, bull rider Jonnie Jonckowski held on hard with the...

Mr. Rodeo: The Life And Legacy Of Larry Mahan

Larry Mahan is a legend in and out of the saddle. For all his many accomplishments, the hall-of-famer credits...

Halloween Hideaways: Ghost Towns of the West

Want a real Western fright? Check out these Western ghost towns, rich with history (and possibly ghosts). The West...

From the C&I Archives: The Story of Wrangler

Some Western fashion companies create clothes for rhinestone cowboys or urban wannabes. But not Wrangler. Since 1947, Wrangler has...

Thunderheart And Incident At Oglala

Thirty years ago, two films were inspired by a violent clash that continues to have repercussions today. In 1975,...

The Art Of Seeing The Equestrian West: Western Photography

A shooter's guide to capturing award-winning photos of Western riders. William Shepley drops photography wisdom that he's accumulated over...

Living West: Cisco’s Gallery

We visit Sam Kennedy's treasure trove of historic Americana in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. To walk into Cisco’s Gallery in...

Dress For The West: Icons Of Style At The Autry

The new show Dress Codes at the Autry in L.A. offers a fun and subversive look at what clothes...