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Age of Discovery

The Age of Discovery (15th–19th centuries) was a transformative era of European exploration, colonization, and global trade that connected continents but also caused profound disruption to indigenous peoples. For a detailed description, click on the article title.

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Agricultural

The Agricultural Revolution began 10,000 years ago, marking humanity’s shift from foraging to farming through the domestication of plants and animals. This revolution laid the foundation for settled communities and complex civilizations. For a detailed description, click on the article title.