The study of western history encompasses the political, economic, religious and cultural developments that shaped Western civilization from the ancient Near East to the emerging nation-states of the sixteenth century. Western history is not a single story but rather a collection of intersecting narratives, making it more complex and interesting than the simple tales we…
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Western Union History The first telegraph lines to connect the East and West Coasts of the United States began service in the fall of 1861, less than five years after Congress authorized a subsidy to anyone who would build the line. The company named for the western frontier, the Western Union Telegraph Company, was one…
Unlike other nations, few of which spend as much time and effort on teaching their history, the United States has always emphasized its national heritage. Even its elementary school children learn about the nation’s great men and events. The school curriculum tends to emphasize the ideals of a united nation that is dedicated to unselfish…
For the better part of two millennia, Europe has forged the course of world history. Its powerful countries have shaped the world’s social, political, and economic structures. Its people have fought, struggled, and died to establish a European identity based on values that continue to shape our own. The continent, whose 2 percent of the…
Membership brings you into a network of writers, scholars, collectors, curators, educators, students, and historians interested in the North American West in its broadest sense. Founded in 1961, the Association is the only organization dedicated to fostering the study of this fascinating period of our nation’s history. Become a member today! The WHA conference is…
The purpose of western world history is to introduce students to the history that has shaped the western world. The course also teaches students strategies used by historians in understanding historical periods and events. Students will learn about the early humans in the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, the first civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt, ancient…
An internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts combined with dynamic educational programs define the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum as America’s premier institution of Western history, culture and art. Founded in 1955, the museum has developed into an essential repository of Western art and a world leader in preserving and interpreting the…
North America is a continent bordered by the Arctic Ocean in the north, the Atlantic Ocean in the east, South America and the Caribbean Sea in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. It is home to many of the world’s most important natural resources, including mineral wealth, vast forests, immense quantities of…
A western history timeline is a useful way to understand a rich and complex historical period. However, it is important to remember that western history is a part of world history and should be seen in the context of other civilizations. This is why it’s important to recognize that the period in which western history…