HISTORY AGES AND HISTORIOGRAPHY THOUGHTS

Thoughts on History

The Ages of History

These are the HISTORICAL AGES:

This is how people USED TO THINK about History

In the 20th century, more specialized approaches and diverse historiographical currents emerged, such as social history, economic history and cultural history. With the advent of the digital era, historians have access to a wealth of online resources and digital tools for their research.

This is the period from the late 18th century to the present day. It includes events such as the American and French Revolutions, World Wars, the Cold War, and the modern globalization era.

CONTEMPORARY AGE

This era begins with the Renaissance and includes the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. It marks significant advances in science, technology, and political thought.

During the Enlightenment, a more rational and critical approach to history was promoted. The importance of evidence and research based on verifiable documents and records was emphasized.

MODERN AGE:

Also known as the Medieval Period, this era covers the time from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. It includes the feudal system, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades.

During the European Middle Ages, history was heavily influenced by religion and focused on religious events and the relationship between God and humanity.

MIDDLE AGE:

This era encompasses the great civilizations of antiquity, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Mesopotamians . It generally spans from the invention of writing to the fall of the Roman Empire.

In ancient Greece, historians like Herodotus and Thucydides focused on narrating real events and telling stories about the past, but they also included mythological and legendary elements in their narratives.

ANCIENT AGE

This is the period before the invention of writing, and it includes the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. It covers the earliest human history up to the development of written records.

PREHISTORY

Prehistory

This is the period before the invention of writing, and it includes the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. It covers the earliest human history up to the development of written records.

MODERN AGE:

This era begins with the Renaissance and includes the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, and the Industrial Revolution. It marks significant advances in science, technology, and political thought.

During the Enlightenment, a more rational and critical approach to history was promoted. The importance of evidence and research based on verifiable documents and records was emphasized.

CONTEMPORARY AGE:

This is the period from the late 18th century to the present day. It includes events such as the American and French Revolutions, World Wars, the Cold War, and the modern globalization era.

In the 20th century, more specialized approaches and diverse historiographical currents emerged, such as social history, economic history and cultural history. With the advent of the digital era, historians have access to a wealth of online resources and digital tools for their research.

ANCIENT AGE

This era encompasses the great civilizations of antiquity, such as the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and Mesopotamians . It generally spans from the invention of writing to the fall of the Roman Empire.

In ancient Greece, historians like Herodotus and Thucydides focused on narrating real events and telling stories about the past, but they also included mythological and legendary elements in their narratives.

MIDDLE AGE:

Also known as the Medieval Period, this era covers the time from the fall of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. It includes the feudal system, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades.

During the European Middle Ages, history was heavily influenced by religion and focused on religious events and the relationship between God and humanity.