The Holocene began 11,550 years ago and is the current geological period. It saw the rise of human civilization, technological advancement, and population growth. Glaciers melted, allowing for human colonization and the emergence of new species. The Neolithic Revolution and the Bronze Age occurred during this period. The Holocene is the geological period we are […]
The Holocene Extinction Event is the ongoing extinction of animal species due to human activities. It has two main pulses, one from 13,000 to 9,000 years ago and a recent one since 1950. Many species became extinct due to human activity, and the current rate of extinction is several hundred times higher than usual. The […]