American history is a complex amalgam of wars, conquests and political experiments. From the onset of colonization to the rise and fall of empires, America has been witness to many events that have shaped it into what it is today. Dividing its history into decades is a somewhat arbitrary but useful way of analyzing the…
The history of western europe, like that of any other region in the world, is not something that can be reduced to an easy generalization. It is complex and varied, a continent in many ways shaped by the physical environment and populated with peoples who are amazingly diverse. But there are certain patterns that stand…
The Western History Association is an organization dedicated to the promotion of scholarship and research on the history of the North American West, in its varied aspects and broadest sense. It brings together academic historians, K-12 teachers, independent scholars, archivists, librarians, curators, authors, publishers, public historians and students to promote professional development and share their…
The West has been the dominant civilization in the world for most of the history of human culture. It set the terms of global trade and is the source of most technological innovations, scientific advancements and cultural trends. During the Renaissance, the West rose beyond its classical roots to create its own unique culture. The…
Founded in 1955, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is Oklahoma City’s premier institution of Western history and culture. The museum holds more than 28,000 artworks and artifacts and features a renowned collection of classic and contemporary Western art, including works by Thomas Moran and Albert Bierstadt. In addition, visitors will find the world’s…
North America is a continent in the northern part of the Western Hemisphere. It includes the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Greenland, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Panama. The continent has a wide variety of landscapes and climates. It is a rich and varied place where many people have worked with—and against—the…
The western is a genre of novels and short stories, motion pictures, television and radio shows. It is set in the American West and usually covers a period of history from 1850 to the end of the 19th century. While westerns were almost wiped out by the 1980s in the United States, they have enjoyed…
Western Trail is a form of western horse riding based on the principles of dressage, with a little bit of show jumping and cross country thrown in. A Western Trail rider aims to create a partnership with their horse that allows them to move together as one. Having the grace and precision of dressage, the…
The history of the Western world is a complex and fascinating one. It spans thousands of years, from the rise of ancient kingdoms to the global empires of today. Along the way, we have witnessed numerous wars, revolutions and upheavals — including those of the French Revolution and World War I, as well as the…
Life insurance is an agreement between an insurer and a policyholder in which the insurance company promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money, known as a death benefit, upon the insured’s death. Policyholders typically pay a premium, either regularly or in one lump sum, to maintain their coverage. The beneficiaries can be…