Cowboy Tech

From the spit and saloon days of the wild west to the high-tech spectacle of a modern rodeo, HISTORY™ takes a thrilling look at the gritty reality behind the west’s most legendary figure—the cowboy.

In this fast-paced program, explore the tales of storied characters from the American west and get a firsthand look at the many tools of the cowboy trade—from six-shooters to spurs and everything in between. Find out what it takes to hold on to a real, live, bucking bull for six seconds, as you watch a champion bull rider at a modern-day rodeo. Hear from scholars who share secrets about some of the most infamous wild west outlaws—including how many of them worked cattle before turning to their lives of crime. Finally, witness carefully crafted reenactments that show off some of the quintessential cowboy skills, such as roping, riding, shooting, and branding.

Whether herding animals and patrolling the range or performing athletic feats at the rodeo, COWBOY TECH reveals how the nineteenth-century cowboy culture lives on today.