Era

## Parallel Eras

### Stone Age (Pre 4500 BCE)

* Paleolithic (2.6 million years ago - 10,000 BCE): Development of stone tools, hunting and gathering, emergence of Homo sapiens.
* Neolithic (10,000 BCE - 4,500 BCE): Agricultural revolution, domestication of animals, development of pottery and textiles, early settlements.

### Ancient Era (circa 3000 BCE - 500 CE)

* Sumerian Civilization (circa 4500 BCE - 1900 BCE): Development of cuneiform writing, early urban centers, invention of the wheel.
* Ancient Egypt (circa 3100 BCE - 332 BCE): Construction of the pyramids, development of hieroglyphs, centralized government.
* Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2600 BCE - 1900 BCE): Urban planning, development of a writing system, complex social structure.
* Ancient China (circa 1600 BCE - 221 BCE): Development of oracle bone script, bronze casting, and Chinese philosophies.
* Classical Greece (circa 800 BCE - 323 BCE): Birth of democracy, development of philosophy, science, and arts, Hellenistic expansion.
* Roman Empire (circa 27 BCE - 476 CE): Extensive legal system, monumental architecture, spread of Christianity, Latin language.

### Medieval (circa 500 CE - 1500 CE)

* Early Middle Ages (circa 500 CE - 1000 CE): Feudalism, spread of Christianity, emergence of monasticism.
* High Middle Ages (circa 1000 CE - 1300 CE): Crusades, Gothic architecture, growth of cities and trade, scholasticism.
* Late Middle Ages (circa 1300 CE - 1500 CE): Hundred Years' War, Black Death, rise of nation-states, humanism.

### Renaissance (circa 1300 CE - 1815 CE)

* Revival of interest in art, literature, and science, exploration of new ideas and techniques, humanism, patronage of the arts, Age of Discovery
* Religious movements resulting in the Protestant Reformation, and the Catholic Counter-Reformation.
* Age of Enlightenment: Intellectual movement emphasizing reason, liberty, and progress, scientific revolution, development of political theories and philosophies.

### Industrial Revolution (circa 1815- 1914)

* Shift from agrarian economies to industrial and manufacturing, urbanization, technological innovations, increased production and trade.
* Expansion of European powers, colonization, economic exploitation, cultural and political influence.

### World Wars (1914 - 1945)

* WWI: Global conflict involving major powers, trench warfare, technological advancements in weaponry.
* Interwar Period: Economic depression, rise of totalitarian regimes.
* WWII: Global conflict involving major powers, Holocaust, atomic bombings, formation of the United Nations.

### Cold War (1946 - 1990)

* Ideological, political, and military tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, nuclear arms race, proxy wars, space race.
* Civil Rights Act: Landmark U.S. legislation prohibiting racial segregation and discrimination.
* The rise of popular music and youth culture, with the emergence of rock and roll, pop, and other music genres.

### Modern Era (1990 - 2030)

* Information Age: Rapid development and spread of digital technology, Internet, smartphones, social media, and e-commerce, transforming communication, work, and entertainment.
* Climate Change: Increasing global temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation due to human activities, international efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
* Social Movements: Black Lives Matter, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, environmental activism, and protests against economic inequality.

### Cyber Age (2030- 2099)

* Advanced Artificial Intelligence: Integration of AI into daily life, workforce automation, development of AI ethics and regulations.
* Virtual and Augmented Reality: Expansion of immersive digital experiences, applications in entertainment, education, and industry.
* Fusion Power: Development and widespread adoption of fusion energy, providing a clean, safe, and nearly limitless source of power. Implications include reduced reliance on fossil fuels, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy security, and the potential for energy abundance, enabling new technologies and applications.
* Cybernetic Implants: Integration of electronic devices and interfaces within the human body, enhancing sensory perception, cognitive abilities, and physical capabilities.

### Space Age (2100 - Onwards)

* Intergalactic Colonization: Human settlements on distant planets and moons, terraforming technologies, and development of self-sustaining off-world communities.
* Space Governance: International collaboration and regulations for the responsible use of outer space resources.
* Faster-Than-Light Travel: Theoretical advancements and practical implementation of technologies enabling faster-than-light travel, revolutionizing space exploration and transportation.
* Androids/Droids: Widespread integration of advanced robots and androids into society, providing labor, companionship, and specialized services.
* Earth Transitioning to a Ecumenopolis: Urbanization and global development leading to Earth becoming a planet-wide city, raising concerns about resource management, environmental impact, and social issues.
* Extraterrestrial Contact: Discovery of and potential communication with sentient alien species, fostering diplomatic relations, cultural exchange, and collaboration on shared challenges.