The Evolution of Humankind
In the previous article, we discussed the last period in Earth’s history. Now it is time we talk about the evolution of humankind and conclude the History of Life series. All the articles of History …
The Earth
The Quaternary Period | The Period We Live In
After going through four eons, six eras, and fourteen periods we finally reached our current period. The Quaternary period is the shortest on the Geological Time Scale and it is still ongoing. We divide it …
The Neogene Period- The First Modern Mammals
In the previous article, we discussed the first period of the Cenozoic. Now it is time we move on to the period before our current one- The Neogene period. We divide it into two epochs- …
The Paleogene Period
In the last article, we started discussing the Cenozoic Era. Now, it is time we move on and talk about its first period- The Paleogene period. All the articles of History of Life series Beginning …
An Introduction To Cenozoic Era
Following the last article about the end of the Mesozoic Era, it is time we move on to the Cenozoic Era. It is the era we currently live in and the last period is still …
The Cretaceous Period
In the previous article, we focused on dinosaurs and pterosaurs that ruled the Earth in Mesozoic. Now it is time to talk about the Cretaceous period, to discuss their last years on Earth and their …
Dinosaurs: Discussion and Controversy
In the previous article, we discussed the period of dinosaurs’ greatest dominance- the Jurassic. In the next one, we will talk about their extinction. However, now let’s stop for a moment and explore this fascinating …
The Jurassic Period- Age of Dinosaurs
In the previous article, we introduced dinosaurs as a group. Now it is time we move on to the tropical Jurassic period and discuss the time of their greatest dominance. However, the Jurassic is also …
The Triassic Period- First Dinosaurs
In the last article, we introduced the Mesozoic era. Now it is time to fully examine the Triassic period when the ecological situation changed completely. Life recovered from the mass extinction, bringing new adapted species …
The Mesozoic Era Introduction
In the last article, we discussed the Permian period- the last one in the Paleozoic Era. Following that comes the Mesozoic Era, we often call it the Age of Reptiles. Following the chronological order, in …
The Permian Period- End of the Paleozoic
In the previous article, we discussed the Carboniferous period, ending with a minor extinction event. Now let’s discuss the last period of the Paleozoic Era- the Permian. All the articles of History of Life series …
The Carboniferous Period
After another mass extinction event closing the Devonian period, it is time to move to the next-to-lat period of the Paleozoic era. The Carboniferous period is marked with two new major ecosystems: rainforests and fresh-waters. …
The Devonian Period
The Silurian period did not have a spectacular ending, however, the boundary was set and now we will discuss the Devonian period. Sometimes called ‘the Age of Fishes’ it was a time of many changes …
The Silurian Period: Life Rebound
With the end of the Ordovician period came the mass extinction event. However, life managed to survive and flourished again in the Silurian period. Despite being the shortest one in the Paleozoic era, it comes …