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How Jim Bridger became one of the most legendary figures of the American frontier

Jim Bridger was one of the most important figures in the exploration and settlement of the American West. Known for his skills as a frontiersman, scout, and guide, Bridger played a key role in mapping ...
Wyoming News

Wyoming's Wild West: Sheridan filmmaker produces documentary on Hole-in-the-Wall landmark

SHERIDAN — A narrow valley 30 miles southwest of Kaycee holds well-kept secrets of the American West. At the site, called Hole-in-the-Wall, is a fertile grazing valley blocked by tall, red sandstone ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘The American Revolution’ Review: Ken Burns Tackles the War for Independence in Patriotic, Pragmatic and Familiar Form

PBS' six-part, 12-hour documentary lets Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt dive deep into all-too-relevant U.S. history. By Daniel Fienberg Chief Television Critic In mentioning Ken Burns‘ ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Ken Burns Says His New Documentary Forced Him to Revisit Everything He Thought He Knew About the American Revolution

Ahead of the PBS production’s premiere, the legendary filmmaker and co-director Sarah Botstein share insights on their research process and the surprising, long-overlooked stories featured in the ...
The New York Times

What ‘The American Revolution’ Says About Our Cultural Battles

In Ken Burns’s newest documentary, the war for independence was also a civil war. Amid a bitter fight over history, its timing feels urgent. Critic’s Notebook In Ken Burns’s newest documentary, the ...