In the past half-century historians have transformed our view of western history. They have shifted from Turner’s triumphal tale to a story of struggle and loss, often of self-defeat. Historians who wrote such influential surveys of what came to be called “the new western history” as Patricia Limerick’s The Legacy of Conquest and Richard White’s…
Whether you’re buying life insurance for yourself or on behalf of someone else, it’s an important investment to help safeguard your loved ones from financial hardship. Life insurance helps pay off debts, covers final expenses, and provides for living costs if the policyholder passes away. A Life Insurance Policy is a contract between the insurer…
Whether you are sending money to family members, friends, or co-workers in another country, or simply paying for goods and services online, you have likely encountered western union. The company’s illustrious history has made the brand synonymous with a telegram, but it is also an innovative organization that has made significant contributions to modern communication…
American history is a rich and diverse story that spans many events and eras. From the founding of America to its current role as a world power, there have been a lot of ups and downs along the way. There have been several major wars, economic booms and busts, technological advancements, and social changes that…
From the ancient Greeks’ love of experimentation to the modern era’s embrace of reason, European history is a rich tapestry of exploration, conflict, and transformation. See how this continent’s dynamic evolution has shaped global politics, religion, and culture. 1300 – The medieval period ebbed and flowed as different kingdoms emerged in Europe. Charlemagne built a…
Membership brings you into a network of writers, scholars, collectors, curators, educators, students, and others interested in the North American West, in its broadest sense. The Association encourages study of the complexities and diversity of this fascinating part of American history, and fosters research in the field. The Society publishes the scholarly journal Western Historical…
The West—or Western Civilization, as some prefer to call it—evolved from the ancient Greek city-states, through the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. It grew further through the Age of Exploration’s expansion of European kingdoms across the globe. In the process, Europe encountered peoples of different religions and cultures. This, combined with Europe’s religious views, often led…
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma City is the country’s premier museum dedicated to preserving, interpreting and promoting the art and culture of the American West. Founded in 1955, it is home to an internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts as well as dynamic educational programs that inspire the enduring…
The continent of north america is home to many vibrant cultures, from the indigenous peoples who have inhabited the land for thousands of years, to the diverse immigrant populations that have made the region what it is today. It is also richly endowed with natural resources, including great mineral wealth, vast forests, immense quantities of…
Western culture is the most recognizable, widespread and influential form of civilization in history. It has roots in ancient Greece and Rome, has spread throughout Europe, North America, South America, Oceania and many other parts of the world and is the dominant cultural force today. Western history is the story of the development of this…