Sheriff Henry Plummer insisted he hadn’t robbed any stagecoaches, that is until a hanging seemed imminent. That's when the sheriff chang...

Diving into the history of words is not only entertaining. It can teach you something. Researching for this blog series always turns discove...

One of the best ways we connect with history is through language, and we do it every day!  Calling fellow word-nerds as we explore more gems...

What do violins, theaters, jails, and ponies have in common? All pertain to the latest list of Wild West sayings we use today. If you enjoy ...

  What do a fussy person, obsessive love, Shakespeare, and a flunking student have in common? All pertain to the brand new batch of Wild Wes...

We're back for another round of fun facts with words. If you're new, I'm novelist Janalyn Voigt, your guide on this journey into...

Muddy footprints, Moses’s wanderings in the wilderness, political ambition, and a colt kicking up its heels—what do these things have in com...