The Role of Rodeos in Preserving Cowboy Traditions during the Civil War Period (1861-1865)The American Civil War (1861-1865) marked a pivotal period not only in the political landscape of the…
The Role of Women in Old West Society: Economic Development During the Civil War Period (1861-1865)The American Old West evokes images of rugged frontiersmen, gunfights, and lawlessness. But, women played…
The Railroads and Their Transformation of the Southwest in the Old WestThe story of the American Southwest is one of rich diversity, encompassing Indigenous cultures, colonization, and migration. At the…
Native American Tribes and Their Role in Old West HistoryThe period commonly known as the Old West, particularly between the end of the Civil War and the close of the…
The Chisholm Trail and Its Impact on Cattle Drives in the Old WestThe Chisholm Trail is often heralded as one of the most significant cattle drive routes itched into the…
Cultural Blending in the Borderlands of the Old West: Law and Order in Early Settlement (1800-1850) This article examines the complex interactions between Indigenous tribes, Hispanic communities, and Anglo settlers…
The Gold Rush in the New Mexico Territory: Early Settlement (1800-1850) and Technological ProgressThe allure of gold has always captivated adventurers and entrepreneurs, but the Gold Rush in the New…
The Legacy of the Navajo Long Walk in the Old WestThe Navajo Long Walk remains one of the most poignant and significant events in the history of the American West.…
Historic Trails of New Mexico: Routes of the PioneersAs the Old West transitioned into a new era at the end of the nineteenth century, New Mexico stood at the crossroads…
The Influence of Mexican Culture in the Old SouthwestThe Old Southwest, comprising parts of present-day Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, is often romanticized as a region defined by rugged…