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Kevin Costner Explores 'Bleeding Kansas' in The West

6/18/2025

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Join Kevin Costner on a captivating journey through U.S. westward expansion in "The West," airing Mondays at 9/8c on the History Channel. Episode 6, “Bleeding Kansas,” delves into the intense struggle over slavery in new territories, while the next episode, “The Fetterman Fight,” recounts Col. Carrington's fierce battle with the Lakota Sioux. Don't miss the chance to stream this compelling series!

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Join Kevin Costner on a captivating journey through U.S. westward expansion in "The West," airing Mondays at 9/8c on the History Channel. Episode 6, “Bleeding Kansas,” delves into the intense struggle over slavery in new territories, while the next episode, “The Fetterman Fight,” recounts Col. Carrington's fierce battle with the Lakota Sioux. Don't miss the chance to stream this compelling series!