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…
The idea of Western Civilization is often a loaded one, pitting it against other parts of the world that are depicted as backward, corrupt, and stagnant. Historians use the term to describe a set of ideas, beliefs, and values that have been most heavily developed in countries such as France, Spain, and Portugal. This timeline…
The Western Trail is a multi-use trail for pedestrians, horses, bicycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), motorcycles and snowmobiles. The route is dotted with towns, shacks and historic sites of the cattle-drive era and passes through beautiful mountain scenery including the Rocky Mountains. When Jeff Bearden, the director of forensic psychiatric programs at North Texas State Hospital…
Western history is the story of the development of Western civilization through cultural and intellectual movements. During this time, great breakthroughs in science and technology emerged, while social movements such as religious toleration, equality before the law and feminism were born. The Western world is also the origin point of true globalization, as Europeans first…
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With a name like western union, it’s hard not to think of the iconic image of uniformed messengers whisking telegrams to loved ones across thousands of miles. But the storied company’s roots go back much further, and its role in modern life is more important than ever. The company’s earliest days were marked by many…