Jefferson "Soapy" Smith, so named because of his legendary “Prize Package Soap Sell” scam, was a well-known confidence man and swindler, a heavy …
The Wild, Wild West Was Really the Mild, Mild West
The Wild West might not have been as violent and 'wild' as it's made out to be in novels and movies. Learn about the icons of the Wild West as we dive into the truth about this period in American history.
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As with so many colorful characters who lived during the heyday of the American Wild West, there are a lot of uncertainties about the life of Tom …
The Wild West: A time when outlaws roamed the plains, every sheriff was a sure shot and gun battles filled makeshift cemeteries with the innocent and …
In the canon of the Wild West, you can't separate Wyatt Earp from "Doc" Holliday. They go together like guns and holsters. Whiskey and shot glasses. …
Politicians are under a lot of scrutiny in the 21st century: a public servant can hardly attempt to sell a senate seat, or post illicit pictures of …