Western history has had a profound impact on the world. Most of the advancements we take for granted can be traced back to early periods in our history. Those events, however, didn’t just happen; they were shaped by cooperation and conflict between East and West. The clash of cultures has contributed to scientific progress, economic…
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From Ivy League schools to the Dow Jones stock market index and from candygrams to a surprisingly innovative foray into sending money, western union is an organization that has left an indelible mark on the history of American life. The company’s legacy is a testament to the importance of innovation in business and a reminder…
Few countries devote more time to their national history, and present it in such a way that citizens can understand its importance to the nation. Educators, laymen, and politicians are unanimous in the conviction that a knowledge of the nation’s past is essential to making loyal citizens. This article identifies and discusses important milestones in…
Western Europeans created governmental and civil institutions that shaped the ways in which people lived, the values by which they viewed themselves and the world, and their place in the world. They conquered, settled, and ruled an enormous portion of Earth’s land mass, leaving a lasting mark on both culture and the environment in many…
Membership benefits include an annual subscription to the award-winning journal Western History Quarterly, discounts on book purchases and conference registrations, and connection to a professional network of writers, scholars, teachers, curators, publishers, collectors, students, and others interested in the history of the North American West. Individuals and organizations may choose from several different options, including…
The traditional history of the world’s first modern civilizations (as defined by historians who study art, culture, economics and religion) is that of a long sequence of political upheavals, wars and other conflicts. It began in ancient Greece, where city states fought each other in a struggle for independence and enlightenment, then evolved into a…
Western world history is the study of European world civilization from its beginnings to modern times. This includes not just what happened in Europe but also the influence of western culture on other parts of the world, such as Asia and the Americas. It also looks at how western ideas have changed over time, a…
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, America’s premier institution for the study of Western art and culture, preserves and exhibits an internationally renowned collection of art and artifacts while sponsoring dynamic educational programs. Its mission is to honor the enduring legacy of America’s western heritage and to inspire people everywhere to explore our nation’s…
North America is the third largest continent in the world and is bounded by the Arctic Ocean in the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Caribbean Sea in the south, and the Pacific Ocean in the west. The only land connection to South America is through the narrow Isthmus of Panama. The continent…