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250,000 BCE
Paleolithic Age
This is the longest period of Prehistory. Our ancestors learnt to use fire, began making utensils, and expressed themselves artistically. -
Period: 250,000 BCE to 3000 BCE
Prehistory
This is the first and longest era of human history. It includes all events before writing was invented. -
8000 BCE
Neolithic Age
Thanks to agriculture and livestock, humans no longer needed to be nomadic, and became sedentary. The first stable settlements appeared. -
4000 BCE
Metal Ages
People began making tools, weapons and utensils out of metals. Societies became more complex. -
3000 BCE
Ancient times
The Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilisations were very important during this period. It ends with the fall of the Roman Empire. -
Period: 3000 BCE to
History
History starts with the invention of writing. After this event, historians can use authentic documents to better understand the past. -
Contemporary History
The French Revolution and its fight for liberty marked the beginning of Contemporary History. We currently live in this era.
