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The post office has a saying about mail delivery in all kinds of weather. Meet Mary, a mail carrier in the West whose story is nothing short of a Western novel. 

The post office has a saying about mail delivery in all kinds of weather. Meet Mary, a mail carrier in the West whose story is nothing short of a Western novel.

An ongoing exploration of history’s most unusual and the macabre themes. Each 13-episode season unpacks a new topic in fresh format and style. Presented and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke.
Season 1: "Sideshow", is all about the history behind one of America's most bizarre institutions, the traveling sideshow.

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The Wild West 10: Women’s Work

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We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws. 

We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws.

The Wild West 13: Hollywood

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 When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.

When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.

The Wild West 12:  Outlaws

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Hollywood portrays the Wild West as a tough man’s world. Yet, there were some who refused to be labeled. 

Hollywood portrays the Wild West as a tough man’s world. Yet, there were some who refused to be labeled.

The Wild West 11: Gender in the West

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The Wild West 10: Women’s Work

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