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From the first anatomical Homo sapiens to the formation of the world's first major civilizations. Prehistory encompasses human history before written documents, and even those first documents tell us little. During this period we see the fall of Neandertals followed by the rise of humans and their civilizations (200,000 years ago to c3700 BC).

The first form of writing is introduced; polities in Egypt and Mesopotamia rise and fall as various ethnic groups move throughout the ancient world, carving a path and leading the way for classical ideas; and the seeds of the earliest empires are planted (3700-600 BC).

The road to modern thought was conceptualized and began construction during this period. We also see the rise and fall of the world's great empires (600 BC-AD 500).

Greek History

Roman Republic & Empire

The Medieval Era encompasses two distinct ages: the Dark Ages (AD 500-1000) and the Middle Ages (AD 1000-1450). During this era Western Europe was shroud in darkness following the fall of Rome. Innovations left by the ancients were all but lost and the civilizations of Western Europe had to reboot, finally getting their bearings around AD 1000.

The Viking Age

The expansion of European countries across the Atlantic and around the cape of Africa set the stage for today's modern Western cultures and economies. We see here the Reformation and Enlightenment periods, the colonization of North and South America, the forming of the U.S., the rise and fall of the British Empire, the Industrial Revolution, and the first world wars (c1450-Present).

Where did modern concepts of religion derive? Explore the history of religion and the changes made to the numerous theologies over the ages. (History only here, no theological or philosophical debates!)

Is civilization at its prime? Herein lies topics of politics, economics, and political theory.

World Economy

Political Theory

Science is built on the foundation of discovery. Mankind's knowledge, from the conception of Acheulean tools to the construction of the Hubble Space Telescope, is derived from the greatest thinkers of mortal history.

Biological Science	Chemistry
Earth Science	Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology

Aristotle, Descartes, Voltaire, and Jung all had different paradigms associated with the human condition. Each had their own perspective. What are your thoughts? What is your perspective? You'll find philosophy and sociology in this forum.

Interesting trivia facts about history you can share with a group next time you're at the pub.

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