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The Iron Age, An Overview
The Iron Age, a period of human history that lasted from around 1200 BCE to the beginning of the Common Era. As the name suggest, the Iron Age is named such do to the widespread use of iron for tools, weapons, and other objects. This is the time we see significant advancements. Empires grow and develop all over the world and trade networks start booming.
The Iron Age is typically divided into three main periods. The Early Iron Age, the Middle Iron Age, and the Late Iron Age…
The Bronze Age, Birth of Civilization
The Bronze Age, an era that lasted from around 3300 BCE to 1200 BCE. As the name indicates, this time saw widespread use of bronze for tools, weapons, and other objects. The Bronze Age sees the emergence of early civilizations. Trade networks start to flourish across different regions of the world.
We will explore the Bronze Age in greater detail in posts about the different periods. The Bronze Age is typically divided into three main periods…
The Stone Age; Man awakened
The Stone Age, is the longest age in human history. It spans from around 3.4 million years ago to about 4,000 years BCE. The Stone Age saw humans first use of stone tools and weapons. Its so long that it is divided into three main periods. the Paleolithic, the Mesolithic, and the Neolithic…