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Beyond legends and gunfire, the West emerges through overlooked lives and conflicts.
This four-part series uncovers the real history of the Wild West, moving past familiar gunslingers and lawmen to reveal the diverse pioneers who shaped a country. Explore stories of colonial expansion, Native resistance, migration, and identity, and see how the myths of the American West compare with the people and forces that made it.
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