During the early 1900s, the Western Union was in crisis. After several unsuccessful attempts to restructure the company, it was sold to an investor who quickly saw that the business model was no longer sustainable. A combination of factors led to the company’s downfall. In the years that followed, Western Union struggled to keep up…
In this country, Americans credit the greatness of the nation’s ancestors, the wisdom of its Founding Fathers, and the liberal democracy that they have embraced for the progress of society. Yet, this nation has never been without controversy. Historically, it has been accused of embracing slavery, inequality at home, and bondage abroad. Despite these historical…
The West is teeming with Western Europe history, from the prehistoric Cro-Magnon caves to the other-worldly passage tombs of the Greeks and Romans. From crumbling Roman bathhouses and temples to winding streets of stately cities, the continent has plenty to offer. Western Europe’s varied history is essential for a thorough appreciation of the individual nations….
If you love the history of the West, a membership in the Western History Association is definitely worth considering. Not only will you be able to meet other enthusiasts, but you will also be able to network with academic historians who share your interests. Not to mention, this organization is very supportive of the study…
Whether you’re studying the ancient world or simply curious about the history of our own modern states, you may be surprised to know that there’s more to it than meets the eye. In this book, a renowned historian illuminates the ancient world and explains how classical states shaped modern Western nations. Ultimately, you’ll be able…
The founding of the western history museum was inspired by the plight of the pioneers in the American West. Businessman Chester A. Reynolds was concerned that the nation was losing its Western heritage and set out to create a museum dedicated to honor the legacy of the West. While the museum was proposed to dozens…
North America is a large continent spanning the Western and Northern Hemispheres. It is divided into several regions, including geographic and cultural regions, and trade blocs such as the North American Free Trade Agreement. Its major landmasses include the US, Canada, and Mexico, as well as the Caribbean islands. North America has a long coastline,…
In the Middle Ages, western Europe enters a period in which Feudalism, a system of land exchange, replaced centralized government. In this time, the Roman Catholic Church spread Greek and Roman culture to Germanic and Slavic peoples. During this time, Arab achievements in science, math, and medicine were brought to the western world. It took…
If you are thinking about hiking the Western Trail, then you are on the right track. This historic trail connected California to the eastern United States and brought cattle and horses to markets there. Before the automobile was invented, these trails were used by people to move their goods from the western states to the…
The study of western history is flourishing at the University of Colorado Boulder. The Benson Center for the Study of the West has given hundreds of thousands of dollars in grants to various events that promote the Western tradition. Here are some highlights of what the Benson Center has to offer. Whether you want to…