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Episode 137
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 137: The Art Of Dueling
In the early years of the United States and the Republic of Texas, duels were how gentlemen settled scores. There were rules, witnesses, and honor at stake.
We reveal how duels worked, the famous Texans who took part in them, and how a famous Alamo defender is forever known for his role in a duel. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.
Read Texas State Historical Association on dueling in early Texas: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/dueling-in-the-republic-of-texas