Early Humans
Roughly 300,000 years ago, anatomically modern humans emerged in Africa and gradually displaced the other remaining members of the genus Homo. Guide your students through a timeline of early humans and shine a light on the most mysterious epoch in our history, an era that holds the keys to understanding human nature.
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Art of the Paleolithic
History isn’t all war and trade routes. Humans have made art from the beginning of our existence and history depends on the creativity of our paleolithic ancestors.
How Did the First Humans Live?
Language Networks and Social Life
Our ancestors shared ideas and experiences through language networks. These were the first human networks, and they still connect us and affect who we are today.
The Eloquent Peasant (Graphic Biography)
A peasant named Khunanup set out to trade his goods, but his passage was blocked by an official who stole his belongings, leading Khunanup to appeal to the Pharaoh.
The Transition to Farming: Differing Perspectives
Farming was adopted in many places, but there’s a fierce debate on how and why it happened and whether it was a good thing.
Farming and the State
Two leading world historians discuss the connections between the shift to agriculture and the rise of states.