Human History Timeline

(Prehistoric times to Present)

This timeline provides an overview of the major events and developments in Human history, including the emergence of Homo sapiens, the Neolithic Revolution, the rise and fall of ancient civilizations, the age of exploration, the industrial revolution, and more. More Less

Ancient Civilizations

3200 BCE

2580 BCE

509 BCE

220 BCE - 206 BCE

Major Historical Figures

563 BCE - 483 BCE

100 BCE - 44 BCE

1869 - 1948

Global Conflicts and Political Movements

1400 - 1699

1775 - 1783

1789 - 1799

1914 - 1918

1917

Nov 9, 1989

Sep 11, 2001

2010 - 2012

Scientific and Technological Advancements

1440

1760 - 1840

1969

Jul 20, 1969

1990 - 2003

Key Facts

  1. The oldest known Homo sapiens remains date back to approximately 300,000 years ago.
  2. The Neolithic Revolution, which marked the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture, began around 10,000 BCE.
  3. The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China emerged between 3000 and 2000 BCE.
  4. The classical civilizations of Greece and Rome flourished between 800 BCE and 476 CE, leaving a lasting impact on Western civilization.
  5. The Age of Exploration, starting in the 15th century, led to significant global encounters, colonization, and trade.
  6. The Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century, brought about massive social and economic changes, including the shift from rural agrarian societies to urban industrial societies.
  7. The 20th century witnessed two devastating world wars, advancements in technology, the Cold War, civil rights movements, and the age of globalization.
  8. Present-day challenges include climate change, overpopulation, technological advancements, and the role of artificial intelligence in society.

Source

This Human History timeline was generated with the help of AI using information found on the internet.

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