but living freely on America's western frontier nevertheless appealed to thousands of men. These photos were taken across the American West between the late 1800s and the early 1900s.

In the heart of West Texas, we explore the site of a lost 1800s military fort. With a metal detector in hand, we search for historical artifacts and uncover pieces of the past.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life on the South Haven shoreline during the late 1800s is being brought to life through the digitization of three lighthouse logbooks by technicians at Western Michigan University ...