Western history is the period of history that occurred prior to the Renaissance. This period of time is characterized by profound societal changes and advancements in almost all areas of human society. For the most part, this period of time was known as the Dark Ages. However, it also marked the beginning of the greatest…
Hiking the Western Trail The Western Trail Conservancy was created by volunteers in following a plan drawn up by the American Planning Association and the National Park Service. The idea was to build a hiking trail through the high desert in order to protect the local desert wildlife. It was also hoped that the trail…
What to Learn in Study Abroad America History may be the most important subject to a prospective student of history. If you ask any student to study American history, they will give you one answer: it’s all about the civil war. In other words, what most people studying American history don’t know is that there…
North America is a very large continent in the Northern Hemisphere, extending from the eastern border of Mexico southward to the Gulf of Mexico and all the way to the Arctic Ocean. It is also generally defined as the southern subcontinent of this world. As we all know, Canada forms part of this land mass….
The European Renaissance – A Study in Human History Western history covers a period of about five thousand years. During that time period, many great civilisations emerged in the area that was now known as Europe. These were mostly divided into two main groups – the ancient Romans on the west and the Eastern Roman…
Exploring the Western Trail of Mexico The Western Trail is basically a north south long road that runs between Canada and Mexico across five western states in the United States, running through five states. The trail traverses 4,356 miles (7,150 km) along the Colorado, Montana, Arizona, Utah and Wyoming. The trail was created by President…
Life insurance is basically a contract involving an insurer or an agent and an insurance holder, in which the insurer agrees to cover a designated beneficiary at an agreed amount of money upon the insured person’s death. Depending on the contract, the death of the insured person can also cause payment to beneficiaries. Life insurance…
What to Expect From North America North America is the only continent that lies entirely in both the Northern and the Southern hemisphere. It is also known as the northern hemisphere or the western hemisphere. The United States of America was created when the North American continent was squeezed into the Eastern United States and…
An Overview Of America History America history is the one of the most important topics taught in schools. This is for a very good reason, as such study helps to develop great analytical and critical thinking skills as well as helping students understand how different historical periods relate to current conditions and issues facing the…
The Development Of Western History Western history can be described as the history of Europe as a whole. It has been dominated by many civilizations and periods such as the Roman Empire, Medieval period, Renaissance period, and the Middle Ages. It includes numerous European countries like England, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and other Latin American…