Western Union is a household name thanks to its message-sending service that was invented more than a century ago. It also has a storied history in telecommunications, including pioneering the Telex machine and owning two international undersea cables. But the company’s relentless pursuit of new business and markets created a mountain of debt that threatened…
The United States is a country that has experienced many ups and downs. The country has been through several wars, economic crises and political turmoil. During this time, the US has had to deal with domestic issues such as racial discrimination and poverty. The US has also had to adapt to the changing world economy….
The study of Western European history encompasses many disciplines. The Library’s Western Europe collection supports research in anthropology, art history, classics, economics, gender studies, global studies, historical geography, human development, international affairs, law, linguistics, literature, philosophy, politics and religion, and the social sciences. It is a deliberately broad and inclusive collection, incorporating resources that explore…
The Western History Association is an organization that offers a variety of benefits for its members. Membership provides access to a journal, conference papers, and an annual meeting held each October in a western town or city. It also gives teachers the opportunity to share their lesson plans and teaching strategies with scholars and peers…
Western world history is a narrative of the development of modern Western culture. This is the narrative that is laid out in textbooks, encoded implicitly in children’s stories and Hollywood movies and proclaimed loudly and angrily by commentators on both sides of the political spectrum. It is a version of history that omits the development…
Membership in the Western History Association connects you to a network of writers, scholars, curators, editors, publishers, educators, students, and collectors interested in the study of the North American West in its broadest sense. Founded in 1961, WHA encourages diverse scholarship and welcomes as members individuals from all backgrounds and disciplines. The WHA is committed…
Western world history covers a massive range of eras and topics, from the rise of ancient civilizations to the impact of global diseases on indigenous peoples. Whether you are interested in the tumultuous ages of revolution and war or curious about the inventions that shaped modern life, this vast landscape can provide the research material…
As the American West continues to reclaim its place in the nation’s cultural imagination, more and more museums are devoting their resources to honoring that storied past. The top Western museums aren’t just intoxicated celebrations of cowboy fantasy or sentimental recompense for those who suffered at the hands of white colonizers; instead, they strive to…
North America, the third-largest continent, is a diverse region, ranging from the frozen landscape of Greenland to the tropical beaches of the Caribbean. The continent has many natural and cultural treasures, including awe-inspiring canyons, stunning mountains, and ancient forests. North America is also home to a rich history of exploration and colonization, as well as…
A western history timeline is a convenient way to get an overview of the major events in western civilization’s development. However, any such timeline is a simplification. For one thing, any period can be considered as a “western” period even though it may have a different culture or language. For another thing, historians artificially divide…