Author: theactivehistorian
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Exhibition Review: Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, we’re talking about an exhibition currently on display at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. “Italy’s Legendary Cowboys of the Maremma: Photographs by Gabrielle Saveri” showcases the work of the butteri. This exhibition will be open through…
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9 Lessons from 2023
Hey, friend! We made it to the end of 2023 – like how are we already here?! I feel like this year went by so fast.. 2023 was a good year for me and I learned a lot about myself. I hope after reading some of my reflections that you’ll…
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A Short History of Dogs in the American West & Their Role in Rodeo
Hey, friend! Welcome back to another post! Today, we’re exploring a couple of questions that were posed to me a few months ago: What role did dogs play in the American West? What kind of dogs were most common in the West? Do dogs have a role in rodeo? These…
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Eastern Boundary of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889
Hey friend – welcome back to another post! Today, I wanted to show you the historical marker of the Eastern boundary of the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889. This historical marker is located between Luther and Arcadia on Route 66 and I happened to notice it one day while I…
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