Western world history is a narrative of the development of modern Western culture. This is the narrative that is laid out in textbooks, encoded implicitly in children’s stories and Hollywood movies and proclaimed loudly and angrily by commentators on both sides of the political spectrum. It is a version of history that omits the development…
Membership in the Western History Association connects you to a network of writers, scholars, curators, editors, publishers, educators, students, and collectors interested in the study of the North American West in its broadest sense. Founded in 1961, WHA encourages diverse scholarship and welcomes as members individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines. The WHA is committed…
Western world history covers a massive range of eras and topics, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the impact of global diseases on indigenous peoples. Whether you are interested in the tumultuous ages of revolution and war or curious about the inventions that shaped modern life, this vast landscape can provide the research material…
As the American West continues to reclaim its place in the nation’s cultural imagination, more and more museums are devoting their resources to honoring that storied past. The top Western museums aren’t just intoxicated celebrations of cowboy fantasy or sentimental recompense for those who suffered at the hands of white colonizers; instead, they strive to…
North America, the third-largest continent, is a diverse region, ranging from the frozen landscape of Greenland to the tropical beaches of the Caribbean. The continent has many natural and cultural treasures, including awe-inspiring canyons, stunning mountains, and ancient forests. North America is also home to a rich history of exploration and colonization, as well as…
A western history timeline is a convenient way to get an overview of the major events in western civilization’s development. However, any such timeline is a simplification. For one thing, any period can be considered as a “western” period even though it may have a different culture or language. For another thing, historians artificially divide…
For many students, the era of cowboys and the Great Western Cattle Trail is a romantic and interesting time in history. For teachers, it provides an opportunity to engage students in historical inquiry and help them become information literate. An important component of being an information literate student is the ability to evaluate and use…
The history of the West is all around us. It is written in our textbooks, encoded implicitly into children’s stories and Hollywood movies, and proclaimed loudly and sometimes angrily by commentators on both sides of the political spectrum. But it is a version of history that is all too often wrong. For centuries, Western historians…
Life Insurance is a type of contract between an insurance policy holder and an insurer, where the insurer promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money upon the insured’s death. There are many reasons why someone might need life insurance, such as to cover end-of-life expenses, pay off a mortgage, replace lost income…
The company that we now know as western union began operations in 1851 as a telegraph business. It added money transfer services in 1871 and became a global leader in both areas. The company has been through many changes, including mergers and acquisitions. It is now a publicly-traded company with a strong presence in the…