Did you know RDR2’s Van der Linde gang was inspired by real-life outlaws like Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch? From train robberies to Pinkerton manhunts, we uncover the rugged history behind the game! Meet Allan Pinkerton, the detective who saved Lincoln and hunted Jesse James, and see how his ruthless agency shaped the Wild West, and sued Rockstar!? Plus, discover how figures like Belle Starr inspired Sadie Adler! History Unfolded dives into the gritty truth of the American Frontier. Like, subscribe, and comment your thoughts!
0:00 – Intro to Red Dead’s Historical Roots
0:30 – Butch Cassidy & The Wild Bunch Connection
2:44 – Pinkerton: From Lincoln to Outlaw Hunters
3:40 – Real Villains or Misunderstood Lawmen?
5:02 -- The Wild West Captured Perfectly
5:34 – Women Outlaws & Sadie Adler’s Inspiration
Check out more Wild West history and gaming deep dives on our channel! Subscribe here: http://www.youtube.com/@HistoryUnfolded_real for weekly videos like this. Don’t miss our next episode, hit the bell icon to stay updated!
Love this? Watch our latest video on "The Real Assassins That Inspires Assassins Creed!” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7FeKQ62qeI&t=1s to see more hidden history!
#RedDeadRedemption2
#WildWestHistory
#ButchCassidy
#PinkertonAgency
#VanDerLindeGang
#AllanPinkerton
#JesseJames
#OutlawHistory
#AmericanFrontier
#RockstarGames
#GamingHistory
#TrueCrime
#RDR2
#HistoryUnfolded
#WildWestOutlaws