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That is the oldest of the prehistoric periods, it is prior to the Mesolithic period, and is characterized by the manufacture and use of carved stone tools, the practice of predation (hunting, fishing and gathering), nomadism and the appearance of the first artistic manifestations, such as cave paintings and stone or bone sculptures.
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That follows the Mesolithic and precedes the Age of Metals, and is characterized by the development of the productive economy (implantation of agriculture and livestock), sedentary lifestyle and appearance of the first villages, the use of polished stone and ceramics, and the construction of megalithic monuments.
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Metal Age Prehistoric period, after the Stone Age and before the Ancient Age, which comprises three major periods: the Copper Age, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, and is characterized by the use of metal in utensils and weapons.
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Classical antiquity is the period of cultural history between the 8th century BC and the 6th century AD centered on the Mediterranean Sea, comprising the interlocking civilizations of ancient Greece and ancient Rome known as the Greco-Roman world. It is the period in which Greek and Roman society flourished and wielded great influence throughout Europe, North Africa and Western Asia.
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The phrase «Middle Ages» tells us more about the Renaissance that followed it than it does about the era itself. Starting around the 14th century, European thinkers, writers and artists began to look back and celebrate the art and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
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Modern history is the history of the world beginning after the Middle Ages. Generally the term "modern history" refers to the history of the world since the advent of the Age of Reason and the Age of Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries and the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.
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The contemporary Age started with the French Revolution in 1789 and still continues today Important events of 19th century 1 The French Revolution 2 The industrial revolution 3 Changes in society
