A scene in the Wild West wouldn't be complete without a deck of cards and poker table. Poker is deeply entwined with Wild ...

In “The Gunfighters,” Bryan Burrough sets out to debunk the myth of the Colt-toting cowboy hero.

Texas author Bryan Burrough knew he wanted to write book on gunfighters of the American West, but struggled with the angle: Could he say anything new about the likes of Jesse James, Billy the Kid ...

As a Kansas marshal in 1871, Hickok shot dead a cowboy who’d unexpectedly fired on him, but then when his own deputy came racing around a corner with guns drawn “Wild Bill” accidentally ...

“Bill” Wasn’t His Real Name, And His Legend Started Big Bettmann/Getty Images. Hickok clearly took after his father in more than just his attitude to slavery, as “Bill” wasn’t even Wild Bill’s birth ...

Wild Bill Hickok was a legendary figure who has inspired books, TV series, comics, and embodies the spirit of the American Wild West. During his lifetime, Wild Bill Hickok was already a notorious ...

Along with Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and the storied shootouts, one town's legendary name reverberates through the West. ♪♪ Some might say this rough and tumble town hasn't changed much ...

A letter Wild Bill Hickok wrote on June 22, 1874 sold for a hefty $18,000 at auction. Not only does it feature his signature, but it also offers a rare, personal glimpse into his life during a ...

Wild West musical. Calamity Jane is the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood, and only 'Wild Bill' Hickok is man enough to discover the lady underneath the tough talk and gun belts. Show ...

Wild Bill was brought up with the same beliefs as his father, fighting for the Union and even serving as a scout for the 10th Cavalry Regiment, a segregated African-American unit. He Had A Favorite ...

Famed outlaw Wild Bill Hickok has been the subject of numerous Western tales, ... Gun-runners look to make a quick profit, so ...