Iron Age

Iron was discovered before aluminum because iron is more abundant in the Earth's crust and has a lower melting point, making it easier to extract and work with. Aluminum, on the other hand, is typically found in compounds with other elements that made its extraction more challenging and costly until the 19th century when better extraction methods were developed.

The cost of 1 gram of iron varies depending on the market price, but it is generally inexpensive. As of May 2021, the price of iron is approximately $0.06 per gram.

The time frame of the known use of iron by humans varies from place to place. In the Near East and Eastern Mediterranean the iron age is estimated to be from 1200 to 600 BC; in the region of India from 1200 to 200 BC; in Asian regions from 1000 to200 BC; and in Africa from 400 to 200 BC. See the links below for more information.

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Many (not all) metals are rusting because they can donate electrons to oxygen (or another oxidiser, like strong acid)

Example:

2Fe --> 2Fe2+ + 4 e-

O2 + 4 e- --> 2 O2-

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2Fe + O2 --> 2 FeO

Iron has it's roots in the Proto-Indo-European *h₁ésh₂r̥ meaning "blood", so named because of it's tendency toward a red color when smelted and due to rusting. It's chemical symbol Fe comes from it's Latin name ferrum.

The age of iron can be determined through radiometric dating methods, such as radiocarbon dating. These techniques measure the decay of isotopes of specific elements in iron samples to determine their age. Additionally, archaeologists may use stratigraphic dating methods to establish the relative age of iron artifacts within their surrounding geological context.

Water's ability to dissolve most materials contributes to both physical and chemical weathering of the land. By dissolving minerals and rocks, water weakens and breaks them down over time. This eventually leads to erosion as the loosened material is transported away by water, shaping the landscape.

Iron does not rust quicker since the start of the atomic age. The rate of rusting of iron is influenced by factors such as exposure to moisture and oxygen, rather than by the atomic age. However, advancements in materials science have led to the development of corrosion-resistant coatings that can help protect iron from rusting.

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During the Iron Age in India, advances in chemistry included the development of metallurgy techniques to create iron tools and weapons. In botany, there was a growing understanding of plant species used for medicinal purposes and agriculture. Overall, these advances contributed to the technological and agricultural progress in ancient India during the Iron Age.

Iron originally formed in the cores of massive stars through nuclear fusion. When these stars explode in supernova events, the iron is scattered into space where it can eventually be incorporated into the formation of planets, including Earth.

In the Iron Age, the Brittonic languages were spoken in Great Britain. These languages eventually evolved into Welsh, Cornish, and Breton. Additionally, Latin was introduced with the Roman conquest in 43 AD.

During the Iron Age, various languages were spoken depending on the region. In Europe, languages such as Celtic, Latin, and Greek were common. In the Middle East, languages like Aramaic, Hebrew, and Phoenician were prevalent. In Asia, languages like Chinese, Sanskrit, and Tamil were spoken.

It is difficult to imagine our world without iron and it's useful counterparts, steel and cast (pyg) iron. How we eat, how we travel, how we communicate, would all be different. Vastly different. To give you some idea, our world would be less different if we didn't have plastic.

I'm not sure the industrial revolution would have been possible without steel. And I'm not even talking about things like steam engines... even mechanical clocks (which were first being made in the 12th century out of metal cogs) might not be portable or affordable for average folks without steel. It's possible that the age of sail would have been impossible without steel.

Even sanitation would be different... replacing lead pipes or even making those big cast iron sewer pipes wouldn't be feasible. Sure we could use copper, but the price and durability might not be so great. For a while they did use wood pipes for the job... but there are clear disadvantages regarding both water quality and loss that might render the system impractical on the large scale.

I'm not sure we could even have used and harvested petroleum without iron and steel. Internal combustion engines? Not sure they are possible without steel. I know diesel would be a serious challenge. Certainly our means of self-defense would be different, as guns require the hardness, lightness and flexibility that only steel can offer.

I know that tin and aluminum, only created by advanced industrial processes, is likely to be impossible without steel. Thus, it is unlikely that we could have invented airplanes. Zeppelins or hot air balloons, may have been more popular, but for the stability of a zeppelin might still require steel to manufacture the gases required for such a device. Not to mention the struts for support would probably have to be made from something like steel. While lots of steel objects seem heavy, it's actually quite light relative to it's strength.

Would we have been able to find different ways to make this stuff work? Possibly some of it. Though steel has such unique characteristics for tensile strength torsion strength, pressure and heat tolerance that finding replacements really boggles the mind. I'd have to know more about the production of modern industrial ceramics to tell you if any of those are even possible. Please note that I'm not talking about the ceramics your coffee mug is made out of, but those used in the space program, for example, for heat shielding and pressure resistance.

I'm not sure we'd even have come up with pasturization or sanitary medical practice without the use of steel.

Steel is as pervasive in Western Civilization as salt is in food preperation.

YOu can tell what things might not be possible wihtout it, but it is hard to say positively what we could have come up with in it's place. In fact, it's easier to replace salt in our diets than it would be to replace iron and most importantly, steel.

If you want a more thorough idea of what this would be like, check out

"Guns, Germs and Steel" by Jared Diamond.

During the Iron Age, people followed a variety of religions depending on the region. In Europe, Celtic and Germanic paganism were common, while in the Middle East, religions such as Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and various polytheistic beliefs were prevalent. In India, people practiced different forms of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism.

It really depends on what three religions you're talking about. I'll cover the five main ones just to be sure.

Hinduism- They believe in many gods, many of which are animals. Each god is assigned to different aspects of life.

Buddhism- They don't have a "god", persay, just a leader. They're the main religion with the belief in karma.

Judaism- They believe that Jesus was a prophet rather than the son of God. They also believe that the son of God is yet to come.

Christianity- They believe that Jesus was the son of God and will one day come again to save us.

Islam- Have a holy book called the Qu'ran, and they have a lot of the same basic beliefs as Christianity and Judaism. There are five pillars in this religion.

The Mapungubweans are referred to as people of the Iron Age because their society was characterized by the widespread use of iron tools and weapons. This technological advancement marked a shift from the previous Stone Age period, leading to significant changes in agriculture, trade, and social organization.

The African Iron Age developed independently of ironworking in other regions, with evidence of iron smelting dating back to about 2500 years ago in sub-Saharan Africa. Unlike in other regions where ironworking coincided with urbanization, in Africa it often occurred within smaller, more dispersed communities. Additionally, the African Iron Age saw the production of unique iron tools and artifacts that reflected local needs and cultural practices.

The African Iron Age was marked by a widespread adoption of iron tools and technology across various societies in Africa. One key difference is the decentralized nature of iron production in Africa compared to centralized production in other regions. Additionally, African Iron Age societies often had unique social structures, cultural practices, and trade networks that set them apart from other regions.

The Tollund Man was preserved due to being buried in a peat bog, which created an environment lacking oxygen and with high acidity that prevented decay. The unique conditions of the bog helped preserve the body remarkably well for over 2,000 years.

There is no evidence to suggest that the Tollund Man had a wife. He was a well-preserved bog body discovered in Denmark in 1950, dating back to the 4th century BCE. His social status and personal relationships are not known.

A historian would examine archaeological sites for evidence of iron tools such as tools, weapons, or debris from smelting. They would also analyze historical records, such as inventories, tax records, or trade routes, to track the distribution and use of iron tools in a specific region or time period. Scientific testing, like metallurgical analysis or carbon dating, can help confirm the presence of iron tools and determine their age.

An advance in metallurgy during the Bronze and Iron Ages led to the development of stronger and more durable tools and weapons, as well as increased trade and economic activities. However, one consequence was also an increase in warfare and conflict due to the improved weaponry available.

A person who makes iron tools is commonly referred to as a blacksmith. Blacksmiths use traditional techniques to shape and manipulate iron into various tools and objects.

During the Iron Age in Africa, people smelted iron ore in furnaces to extract the iron and remove impurities like silica. They then heated and hammered the iron to shape it into tools and weapons, a process known as blacksmithing. This technological advancement led to the ability to create stronger and more durable iron tools and weapons, revolutionizing African societies.