Current era

Paleolithic

Early Holocene10,000 BCE – 7,000 BCE

Neolithic & Early Farming Societies7,000 BCE – 4,000 BCE

Chalcolithic & Early Urban Societies4,000 BCE – 3,000 BCE

Early Bronze Age3,000 BCE – 2,000 BCE

Middle Bronze Age2,000 BCE – 1,600 BCE

Late Bronze Age1,600 BCE – 1,200 BCE

Early Iron Age1,200 BCE – 500 BCE

Classical Antiquity500 BCE – 300 CE

Late Antiquity300 CE – 600 CE

Early Medieval Period600 CE – 1,000 CE

High Medieval Period1,000 CE – 1,300 CE

Late Medieval Period1,300 CE – 1,500 CE

Early Modern Period1,500 CE – 1,600 CE

Seventeenth-Century World1,600 CE – 1,700 CE

Enlightenment & Imperial Expansion1,700 CE – 1,789 CE

Age of Revolutions & Early Industrialization1,789 CE – 1,850 CE

Industrialization & Imperialism1,850 CE – 1,914 CE

World Wars & Interwar Period1,914 CE – 1,945 CE

Cold War & Decolonization1,945 CE – 1,991 CE

Contemporary World1,991 CE – 2,025 CE

Human evolution, dispersal, and diverse hunter-gatherer societies

70CE–220CE

2100 BCE - 200 CE, Thailand

One of Southeast Asia’s earliest Bronze Age cultures, with advanced pottery, metallurgy, and rice agriculture.

900 BCE - 200 CE, Peru

An archaeological site featuring a complex of stone buildings and temples, known for its intricate carvings and religious significance.

art

250 BCE - 70 CE, Israel

A collection of ancient Jewish manuscripts. They were written by members of a Jewish sect—most commonly believed to be the Essenes—living in the settlement of Qumran near the northwest shore of the Dead Sea.

religion

206 BCE - 220 CE, China

This era is known for its significant advancements in technology, culture, and trade, establishing the Silk Road as a vital trade route.

culture economic

70 BCE - 80 CE, Italy

An iconic symbol of ancient Rome, this amphitheater hosted gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

culture art

27 CE - 180 CE, Italy

A significant era of peace and stability across the Roman Empire lasting over two centuries.

politics

50 CE - 110 CE, Israel

A collection of early Christian writings including the Gospels and epistles that describe the life of Jesus and the formation of the early Church.

religion

24 Aug 79 CE, Italy

A catastrophic volcanic eruption that buried the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum under ash and pumice, preserving them for centuries.

environment

100 CE - 940 CE, Ethiopia

This kingdom emerged as a major trading empire in the region, known for its monumental obelisks and as an early adopter of Christianity.

politics culture

100 CE - 750 CE, Mexico

This ancient Mesoamerican city is known for its impressive pyramids and complex urban planning, showcasing the advanced civilization that once thrived there.

culture religion

100 CE - 800 CE, Peru

This period is characterized by the development of a complex society in ancient Peru, known for its impressive architectural and artistic achievements.

culture art

100 CE - 1300 CE, United States of America

This period marks the development of the Ancestral Puebloans, known for their unique architectural style and complex societies in the Four Corners region.

culture

26 Apr 121 CE - 17 Mar 180 CE, Italy

A prominent Roman Emperor known for his philosophical writings and leadership during the height of the Roman Empire.

politics intellectual

122 CE, United Kingdom

A defensive fortification built by the Romans in the north of England, marking the northern limit of the Roman Empire.

military culture

130 CE - 1453 CE, Global

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting the East and West, facilitating cultural, commercial, and technological exchange.

culture