The telegraph changed everyday life by providing nearly instantaneous communication over long distances. It also gave rise to one of the first communications corporate giants, Western Union. The company was established in Rochester, New York, in 1851 and adopted its current name five years later after a merger with several other companies. Western Union reached…
In 1776 colonists living in the new world wrote a document called the Declaration of Independence. They said they were tired of being ruled by the British. The document declared that all men are created equal and established a union of states with a constitution. The Declaration also proclaimed freedom and liberty as a right…
Western Europe is small but densely populated, with a remarkable diversity of peoples and languages. In the early Middle Ages, kings and princes consolidated their power as feudal overlords in Europe’s northern and southern regions. This was a time of exploration, with the growth of the Ottoman Empire cutting off trade routes to the east…
Western Union has been a global leader in money transfers and the company’s reputation for expediency means that if you need to send funds quickly and reliably, you likely turn to them.1 If you’ve ever had to send cash to a loved one abroad, or to pay your cable or internet bill, or buy a…
Howard Zinn fundamentally changed the way millions of people think about history with his book A People’s History of the United States. He would be the first to acknowledge, however, that he didn’t do it alone. Many of the most significant struggles in American history — the fights for higher wages and workers’ rights, health…
Western European history encompasses the history of the countries of Europe, from ancient times to the present. It is a vast and complex story of wars, battles, monarchs, religion, cultural identity and much more. It is a story that spans over 2 percent of the world’s surface, yet tells an epic tale of human civilization….
Membership in the Western History Association connects you to a professional network of scholars, teachers, students, independent researchers, publishers, archivists, museum professionals, collectors, and enthusiasts. Founded in 1961, WHA provides an environment in which members share scholarship that promotes public understanding of the North American West. WHA offers its members an annual conference that brings…
The Western world is a broad concept that refers to various nations and cultures with historical ties to Europe. However, the term also applies to cultures farther east, like those of Japan and China. Western culture has had a major impact on the rest of the world over the centuries. Western civilization has expanded far…
Whether you’re a fan of Western art or want to get a taste of the frontier life, a trip to a western history museum will give you a colorful glimpse into cowboy culture and the people who shaped it. Step back in time at a recreated Old West town or peruse memorabilia from the days…
North America is a continent that contains Canada, the United States, Greenland and most of Mexico, along with the islands of the Caribbean Sea and the western portion of the Pacific Ocean. This diverse geography and climate are home to a wide range of peoples. The cultures of north america reflect both indigenous groups and…