Prehistory, sometimes referred to as pre-literary history, [1] is the period of human history between the first known use of stone tools by hominins c. 3.3 million years ago and the beginning of recorded …

Jun 6, 2023 · Prehistory refers to the period of time before the advent of written records or documented history. It encompasses the vast span of time during which humans and their ancestors lived without …

Sep 27, 2019 · For roughly 2.5 million years, humans lived on Earth without leaving a written record of their lives—but they left behind other kinds of remains and artifacts.

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Dec 18, 2025 · More than 99% of all species that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct. Unearth stories about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Earth and swam in ancient oceans, and …

The prehistoric age covers the millions of years that took place before human beings began to create written records of their life and of the world in which they lived.

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