Episode #121- What is Ghost River?

Episode #121- What is Ghost River?

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Bonus Episode - Grisly Trophies, Evil Cowboys, and Questionable Mascots

In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent series on Buffalo Bill and the Wild West Show. He unpacks Bill's influence on the cowboy hero archetype, dives into the contentious history of scalping, and learns some fun facts about Bill's legacy in Belgium. Tune ...  Show more

Episode #241 - Who Invented the Wild West? (Part II)

Buffalo Bill's Wild West first started touring outdoor arenas in 1883. What started as a western themed circus soon grew in ambition. In the quest to appeal to respectable middle-class family audiences Buffalo Bill was soon promoting his show as an educational experience. The Wil ...  Show more

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