If you have a Life Insurance policy, you should make sure you update the beneficiaries when you have a change in circumstance. Major life events like divorce, marriage, birth of a child, remarriage, or new job often necessitate making updates. You also need to check on your tax situation, as some insurance policies may have…
The Western Union has been drawing people closer together for over a century, using telegraphs to connect distant places. It is also one of the most dependable money transfer services in the world. In 1851, the New York and Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Company was formed in Rochester, New York. In 1861, the first transcontinental…
The Europeans brought a variety of ideas and cultural traditions to the American colonies, which they named after the homes they left behind in Europe. They even modeled cities, towns, and villages after those of their old homelands. This rooted them deeply in their ancestral homelands and shaped their decisions for generations to come. America…
Western Europe has a fascinating history, and the landscape is dotted with historical sites. From prehistoric Cro-Magnon caves and other-worldly passage tombs to crumbling Greek temples and Roman bathhouses, you’ll find plenty of interesting sites to visit. However, to fully appreciate the history of the countries, you must have a thorough understanding of Europe’s past….
Membership in the Western History Association is a great way to become more involved in the field of western history. The Association offers a wide range of benefits, including access to the Western Historical Quarterly, the premier journal in the field. Members are able to access articles and book reviews by leading western historians. Membership…
In the twentieth century, we witnessed a number of conflicts that shaped the history of the world. World War One, for example, devastated many European nations, while World War II involved a greater area. Both the Pacific and Chinese continents were affected by the conflict, and large portions of Europe and Asia were turned into…
The CRMRC is a western history museum dedicated to preserving cultural heritage. It exhibits historic artifacts and also maintains an archive and library of research materials. Its mission is to help the public learn about the history of the United States. It is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The…
The continent of North America contains some of the oldest rock formations on Earth. Its geologic structure is centered around the Canadian Shield, a stable platform of Precambrian rock. To the southeast of the shield, the Appalachian and Cordillera Mountains rise. To the west, the Great Plains and the Central Lowlands are present. North America…
The modern era is a period of change in western civilization. It has been marked by revolutions and religious and political movements. In the 1960s, the sexual revolution in western civilization began, paving the way for a more liberal view of premarital sex and sexual morality. The French and American revolutions also led to changes…
The Great Western Trail, also known as the “Great Western Cattle Trail,” was an important transportation system that brought cattle, horses, and other products to markets in the eastern and northern states. This trail was constructed primarily in the 1830s. It has a rich history and is considered a national treasure. Today, you can find…