3.6 mya-50,000 B.C. : bones of our ancestors -- 50,000-3000 B.C. : the dawn of culture -- 3000-1500 B.C. : the foundations of society -- 1500-1000 B.C. : converging worlds -- 1000-500 B.C. : ancient tribes & dynasties -- 500-200 B.C. : an age of artisans -- 200 B.C.-A.D. 75 : rituals & religion -- A.D. 75-600 : tombs & temples -- A.D. 600-1000 : surprises & mysteries -- A.D. 1000-1200 : great builders -- 1200-1600 : sovereigns & citizens -- 1600-present : a changing world order.
"The story of human civilization, as told through 100 key discoveries spanning six continents, including firsthand reports from explorers, scientists, and antiquarians"--