Recorded Chinese history began with the Shang Dynasty, which is generally dated to around 1600 BCE. The earliest known written records from this period are inscriptions on oracle bones, used for divination, dating back to approximately 1200 BCE. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into the culture, religion, and politics of early Chinese civilization.
the earliest works of history also incorporated mythology
The first people with a sense of history were likely the ancient Sumerians, who developed one of the earliest forms of writing, cuneiform, around 3200 BCE. They recorded events, transactions, and stories, which laid the groundwork for historical documentation. Additionally, ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and the Chinese also cultivated a sense of history through their own written records and chronicles, reflecting their cultural narratives and societal developments.
The earliest works of history also incorporated mythology
The first people with a sense of history are often considered to be the ancient Sumerians, who developed one of the earliest forms of writing, cuneiform, around 3200 BCE. They recorded events, transactions, and narratives on clay tablets, which allowed them to document their past and reflect on their culture, society, and achievements. Other early civilizations, such as the Egyptians and the Chinese, also demonstrated a growing awareness of history through their records, monuments, and historical texts. This sense of history laid the foundation for future civilizations to analyze and learn from their pasts.
The earliest recorded in ancient history calendar was the "Egyptian calendar" around 4236 B.C.E. They devised a 365-day calendar basing on the moon's cycles or what is called the solar calendar.
The earliest record of a tornado in Florida I have is from April of 1877.
Unknown. The earliest music predates recorded history.
Bread was one of the earliest prepared foods and existed before recorded history.
Chinese scribes recorded history and events of daily life. These involved battles and everyday happenings.
In terms of Biblical history, the earliest recorded identity theft was when Jacob, pretended to be Esau in order to obtain his rightfully promised blessing. This would have occurred around 1930 BC.
That's a pretty hard question! Generally, to have mathematics you have to have a written set of numerals. The earliest recorded history of written numbers appears to be the Babylonian civilization, about 3200 BC. The links give the earliest discovery dates of other ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians, Mayans, and Chinese. See related links.
golden age
The beginning of recorded Greek history was as early as 776 BC
It was the "Golden Age."
The history of the cannon can be traced to the Chinese who used it to shoot flaming objects at their enemies. The earliest recorded one was invented by CTesibius of Alexandria and used compressed air. This was in the 3rd century BC. See the related link for more information.
Armed conflict is older than recorded history. Even small villages have bands of warriors. The first states emerged in Mesopotamia. Their armies probably qualify as the earliest.
The Golden Age