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TIMELINE
Industrial Revolution (1800 – 1900 CE) – Steam power, factories, urbanization.
The advent of steam power marked a pivotal moment in the history of industry, fundamentally altering the landscape of production and transportation. Prior to the widespread adoption of steam engines, manufacturing processes were largely reliant on human or animal...
Early Modern Period (1500 – 1800 CE) – Age of Exploration, Scientific Revolution.
The Age of Exploration, spanning from the late 15th century to the early 17th century, marked a pivotal transition in human history, characterised by an insatiable curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. This period was ignited by the desire to discover new...
Middle Ages (476 – 1500 CE) – Feudalism, the rise of Islam, Renaissance begins.
The Middle Ages, often referred to as the medieval period, spans from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE to the dawn of the Renaissance around 1500 CE. This era is characterised by significant transformations in social, political, and economic structures...
Iron Age (1,200 BCE – 476 CE) – Age of Empires (Rome, Persia, China); classical philosophy
The Iron Age, spanning from approximately 1200 BCE to 600 CE, marked a significant transformation in the political and social structures of various civilisations, particularly in Rome, Persia, and China. The advent of iron smelting technology allowed for the...
Bronze Age (3,000 – 1,200 BCE) – First writing systems; early civilizations (Mesopotamia, Egypt)
The Bronze Age, a pivotal epoch in human history, spanned from approximately 3,000 to 1,200 BCE and marked a significant transition from the Neolithic period characterised by rudimentary agricultural practices to a more complex societal structure. This era is defined...
Neolithic Epoch (New Stone Age) (10,000 – 3,000 BCE) – Agriculture develops; permanent settlements emerge.
The Neolithic Epoch, often referred to as the New Stone Age, marks a significant turning point in human history, spanning approximately from 10,000 BCE to around 3,000 BCE. This era is characterised by the transition from nomadic lifestyles of hunting and gathering to...
Paleolithic Epoch (Old Stone Age) (2.5 million – 10,000 BCE) – Early humans use of simple tools; hunter-gatherer societies.
The Paleolithic Epoch, often referred to as the Old Stone Age, marks a significant period in human history, spanning from approximately 2.6 million years ago to around 10,000 BCE. This era is characterised by the development of early human societies and their...
Human Epochs (Anthropological & Historical)
The history of humanity is a tapestry woven from a multitude of epochs, each marked by significant developments that have shaped the course of civilisations. These epochs are not merely chronological markers; they represent transformative periods that have redefined...
Jurassic Epoch (201 – 145 million years ago) – Dinosaurs dominate; first birds evolve.
The Jurassic Epoch, spanning from approximately 201 to 145 million years ago, represents a pivotal chapter in Earth’s geological history. It is the middle period of the Mesozoic Era, often referred to as the “Age of Reptiles,” and is characterised by...
Holocene Epoch (Current Epoch) (11,700 years ago – present) – Rise of civilizations; rapid human expansion.
The Holocene Epoch, which commenced approximately 11,700 years ago, marks a significant period in Earth’s geological history, following the last major ice age. This epoch is characterised by a relatively stable climate, which has allowed for the flourishing of...
Pleistocene Epoch (Ice Age) (2.5 million – 11,700 years ago) – Homo sapiens evolve; megafauna extinctions.
The Pleistocene Epoch, often referred to as the Ice Age, spanned from approximately 2.6 million years ago to about 11,700 years ago. This epoch is characterised by a series of glacial and interglacial periods, during which vast ice sheets expanded and receded across...
Pliocene Epoch (5.3 – 2.5 million years ago) – Early human ancestors (Australopithecus).
The Pliocene Epoch, spanning from approximately 5.3 to 2.6 million years ago, represents a significant chapter in Earth’s geological history. It is the final epoch of the Neogene Period and is characterised by notable climatic shifts and evolutionary...