History

Montana's history has been shaped by Native Americans, pioneers, and railroad tycoons. Not all of it is pretty, but it's pretty interesting how these three towns got their names.

Discover the stories of infamous cowboys who influenced the Wild West. Here, we highlight three legendary cowboys from Montana.

Author of multiple historical books on Montana, stole and sold treasures on eBay. The history bandit has now been convicted and sentenced to prison.

You can book a tour of Montana's oldest church and learn about its storied history.

This edition of the Butte Beat takes readers into an enchanting journey of discovery, enlightenment, and eating in bank vaults. Wait, what?

Butte's history is rich and vast, so how do you sum it up for someone? This is a pretty good example.

The Department of Defense is looking to fund a project that'll extract rare elements from the Berkeley Pit. But at what cost?

This sorely-missed Butte staple still stands as a testament to the Butte spirit: easy, cheap, and happy.

A crazy, largely-unknown story of one of Butte's most unique historical sites—and the secrets that lie beneath.

Montana is full of "characters" and none bigger than the iconic "Stagecoach Mary". Mary Fields was as tough as any man, and would go down in American History.