We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws.
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The Wild West 12: Outlaws
2023/12/08 | 24 mins.
When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.
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The Wild West 11: Gender in the West
2023/11/24 | 25 mins.
Hollywood portrays the Wild West as a tough man’s world. Yet, there were some who refused to be labeled.
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The Wild West 10: Women’s Work
2023/11/10 | 24 mins.
The post office has a saying about mail delivery in all kinds of weather. Meet Mary, a mail carrier in the West whose story is nothing short of a Western novel.
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The Wild West 9: Doomtowns
2023/10/27 | 25 mins.
Gold. New lives. Second chances. The West provided many opportunities. But conquering the land often came at a high cost. Here’s the story of one of the most well-known families on the frontier: the Ingalls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An ongoing exploration of history’s most unusual and the macabre themes. Each 13-episode season unpacks a new topic in fresh format and style. Presented and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke.
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