The Historical Evolution of Human Ages and Missions
History: You can divide history into five different ages: Prehistory, Ancient History, the Middle Ages, the Modern Age and the Contemporary Age. To keep record of the periods into which Human Prehistory and History are divided, we examine some of the most relevant events that gave rise to these periods.
Defining the Ages of History
ANCIENT HISTORY extended from the invention of writing until the fall of the Roman Empire. This expansive era encompasses the development of major civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, and Ancient Rome. Following this period, the MIDDLE AGESextended from the fall of the Roman Empire until the discovery of the Americas.
The MODERN AGE extended from the discovery of the Americas until the French Revolution. In the subsequent era, the CONTEMPORARY AGE extended from the French Revolution until present day. These periods help us understand how humanity has evolved from the time the first human beings appeared until the invention of writing, which marks the beginning of recorded history.
The Mission of Organizing World Information
In the contemporary context, Google has been carrying on steadily with its mission: to organize the world’s information, making it universally accessible. The name Google references the number 1 followed by 100 zeros and reflects Larry and Sergey’s mission to organize the world’s information and universally provide access to it. Two brilliant guys unraveled the secret to success without chasing it: be relevant and useful. Today, for many of us, “Google” has become synonymous with “Internet” and “search.”
Key Historical Contexts and Milestones
- Mesopotamia: One of the earliest civilizations of the Ancient History period.
- Ancient Egypt: A foundational civilization within the era extending from the invention of writing.
- Middle Ages: A period extending until the discovery of the Americas.
- Burning Man Festival: A cultural event that served as the inspiration for the first Google Doodle in 1998.
| Historical Age | Timeline and Description |
|---|---|
| Ancient History | Extended from the invention of writing until the fall of the Roman Empire. |
| Middle Ages | Extended from the fall of the Roman Empire until the discovery of the Americas. |
| Modern Age | Extended from the discovery of the Americas until the French Revolution. |
| Contemporary Age | Extended from the French Revolution until present day. |
Whether exploring Ancient Egypt or the Middle Ages, the goal remains to organize information and make it universally accessible. By understanding these periods, we can see how the world has transitioned through various tool-making technologies and ideological missions.