The term western civilization is a loaded one, implying that it is distinct from, and superior to, other forms of culture. This idea coalesced in college textbooks and curriculums for the first time in the 1920s, but the concept has a longer history than that. This article will explore the origin of the phrase, and…
An impressive example of horsemanship, Western Trail involves a rider and a horse teaming up to negotiate obstacles. A judge looking at a trail class will look for a horse that not only negotiated the course faultlessly but did so in style. The same is true for western riding classes and reining. Essentially, trail is…
The “West”—as the term is commonly used by historians, though there are many definitions of what it includes—is the geographic and cultural region that has been the center of most of world history. It has been the origin of major scientific breakthroughs and inventions, such as the steam engine and antibiotics. It has also been…
Typically, when someone dies, their beneficiaries receive a lump sum payment from the life insurance company. Depending on the policy, this payment may also be provided as installments or annuities. Beneficiaries can be individuals or organizations. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, it’s important to file a claim as soon as possible….
Western Union has a long history of innovative development, starting with the first transcontinental telegraph line in 1861, which enabled coast-to-coast communication during four bloody years of Civil War. The company displayed flashes of technological brilliance in subsequent decades, as it replaced telegraph operators with automated machines, deployed early data systems for the U.S. military,…
The United States is the world’s oldest and largest democracy. Since its founding, the nation has been a powerful force in international affairs. It has often acted as a mediator and broker between conflicting powers and has maintained an expansive foreign policy. However, in the post–World War II era, the country has faced increasing domestic…
Western Europe history has been shaped by the political systems of its states and by the evolution of civil institutions that have developed separate from government. These include religion, the family, business, the arts, and schools. How have these changed over time? How have these groups interacted and competed with each other to influence the…
A life insurance policy provides a sum of money, known as the death benefit, to beneficiaries upon the policyholder’s death. It is an important part of any financial plan and can help provide security for loved ones. When deciding on the amount of life insurance to purchase, consider your current and future needs. Take into…
For more than a century, western union has been a name synonymous with sending money. The company has grown to encompass a broad range of services in its modern business operations, but domestic and international money transfers still comprise the core of the Western Union brand. In 1843, Samuel F. B. Morse sent the first…
After the Revolutionary War, delegates to the Constitutional Convention realized that the country needed a strong national government. But they argued bitterly over how such a government should look, especially whether it should have a centralized, executive branch that would control state legislatures or one with three branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) that were structured…