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Human history or world history is the record of humankind from prehistory to the present. Modern humans evolved in Africa around 300,000 years ago and initially lived as hunter-gatherers.

Nov 27, 2025 · World history, branch of history concerned with the study of historical phenomena that transcend national, regional, or cultural boundaries or distinctions between peoples or with the study …

Sao Tome and Principe (Port.) Socotra (Port.) South-West Africa (Germ.) Taiwan (Jap.) Tangier (Port.) Timor (Port.) Togoland (Germ.) Tokelau (New Zeal.)

Learn about influential events and personalities that shaped our world, while gaining diverse perspectives on global cultures and political systems. Discover captivating stories and significant …

The history of the world is a complex and diverse tapestry, woven together by countless cultures, civilizations, and events. From the earliest human settlements to the rise and fall of empires, the …

In this course, you'll learn world history from the earliest civilizations to the modern world. In this story, geography, religion, trade, and politics have bound peoples and nations together — and torn them …

This article consists of a timeline of world history, followed by an article outlining the history of the world. It covers world history from 3500 BCE to 2005 CE.

History These timelines of world history detail recorded events since the creation of writing roughly 5000 years ago to the present day. For events from c. 3200 BC – c. 500 see: Timeline of ancient history …

Alphabetical index of World History Encyclopedia.