Periods of History By Ger.Mor@outlook.es Period: 30,000 BCE to 5000 BCE Prehistory 3 million years ago to 5000 years ago Period: 3000 BCE to 476 Ancient history From 5000 BC to 476 AC Period: 476 BCE to 1492 Middle Ages from 476 to America's discover Period: 1492 to 1789 Modern Age From 1492 to 1789 1789 Contemporary Age From 1789 to today