Moments in History

A discussion about the significance of frontier forts leads to the story of the infamous Wagon Box Fight.

Val and Cullen travel back in time to the prohibition era, where the small town of Cokeville, Wyoming, was holding tight to the Wild West.

Val and Cullen recount the stories of "Mother Featherlegs" and Dell Burke - Two women who, despite having professions that were often looked down upon, left permanent impacts on Wyoming history.

When cattle rustlers began causing problems in the Wild West, ranchers had to take matters into their own hands. Hear about it on this episode of Moments in History with Val and Cullen.

On an all-new episode of Moments in History, Val tells Cullen about the early settling of the Cache Valley and its relation to other major historical events along the Bear River.

This episode centers on the Rocky Mountains' Bear River as Val tells Cullen about the river's historical significance and the stories behind the towns that sit on its banks. 

Val tells Cullen about the preservation of Wild West history and the two discuss how newspaper clippings and first-hand accounts shape what we know about the western frontier.

Val Cook and Cullen Holt highlight some of the most common misconceptions around western history by discussing events such as the California Gold Rush, the Shootout at the OK Corral, and the Long Branch Saloon.

The Oregon Trail takes center stage on this episode as Val and Cullen dive into the experiences of travelers passing through the Bear River Valley.

Val and Cullen tell the story of Big Nose George: A notorious outlaw whose connections ran all the way to the Governor's Mansion.