History

the early period of human history when people used things such as stone, horn, bone, etc. to make tools

The Stone Age was characterized by the use of simple stone tools and the development of early human societies.

the era in human history from which we have no written record

one of the periods in history when ice covered large parts of the world

During the last ice age, vast glaciers covered much of North America and Europe.

the historical period before the Middle Ages, especially before the sixth century when Greeks and Romans were the most prosperous

Antiquity refers to the period in history before the Middle Ages, encompassing the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome.

the era in European history commenced at the end of the Roman Empire in AD 476 and lasted until AD 1000

an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable

Castles and knights are iconic symbols of life during the Middle Ages.

the final and most corrupt of the mythological ages, associated with hardship and moral decline

Tales of the Iron Age depict widespread violence and corruption.

the period when iron was not discovered and people used bronze to make tools

The Bronze Age marked a significant advancement in human technology with the development of metalworking skills.

the period that began with Christ's birth

the branch of science that studies fossils

Paleontology has revealed fascinating details about the prehistoric creatures that roamed the Earth millions of years ago.

from 190 million to 135 million years ago; dinosaurs; conifers

from 135 million to 63 million years ago; end of the age of reptiles; appearance of modern insects and flowering plants

relating to Greek history, language, and culture, especially the era from the death of Alexander the Great to the defeat of Cleopatra and Mark Antony in 31 BC, during which Greek culture thrived considerably

education or knowledge that brings understanding, insight, or awareness

Reading widely can lead to personal enlightenment.

dating back to the ancient past

The museum has a collection of archaic pottery from ancient Greece.

a person belonging to a people or group regarded as uncivilized, foreign, or outside the dominant culture

The Romans considered the northern tribes to be barbarians.

to record a series of historical events in a detailed way by a chronological order

The historian chronicles the rise and fall of ancient civilizations in her latest book.

an object from one time period appearing in another where it does not belong

The film featured a wristwatch—an obvious anachronism in a medieval setting.

the study of civilizations of the past and historical periods by the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains

Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, sites, and other physical remains.

a group of people from the same place or with the same work or interests living in a particular city or country or who are connected to each other

to cause severe damage or harm to something, usually in a way that is beyond repair

The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.

used typically before a date to show that it is not exact

The first records appeared circa 1500.

the king or emperor of Russia prior to 1917

The tsar was the title used by the rulers of Russia before the Russian Revolution of 1917, signifying their absolute authority and sovereignty.

a politically organized body of people under a single government, typically emphasizing the common good

The commonwealth enacted new laws for public welfare.