The Mysterious Age BEFORE Civilization: What Humans Did for 90,000 Years | HISTORY FOR SLEEP

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The Mysterious Age BEFORE Civilization: What Humans Did for 90,000 Years | HISTORY FOR SLEEP What were humans actually doing for 90,000 years before civilization began? Join us on Sleepy Time History as we explore the mysterious pre-civilization era that shaped our species. Discover how modern humans survived, created culture, and spread across the globe during the Paleolithic age. From daily life and social bonds to incredible migrations, ancient art, and technological innovation, this journey reveals the untold story of our ancestors. Learn how climate catastrophes tested human resilience, how early societies developed complex social structures, and why civilization finally emerged. These forgotten millennia hold surprising lessons about survival, creativity, and what it truly means to be human. This relaxing history documentary is perfect for sleep, study, or simply satisfying your curiosity about ancient human history and prehistory. Subscribe to Sleepy Time History for more fascinating deep dives into ancient civilizations, archaeological discoveries, and historical mysteries that will help you drift into restful sleep while expanding your knowledge. Check more of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz4qRohCjQXM7uAWCl4nvh2R25dbceo_2 Recommended: https://youtu.be/TOQt7GMt9Sk https://youtu.be/PGdcEL_nb88 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: The 90,000-Year Mystery 06:36 The Dawn of Modern Humans: 100,000 BCE to 90,000 BCE 23:59 Daily Life in the Paleolithic: Survival and Social Bonds 40:01 The Great Migration: Spreading Across the Globe 55:48 The Birth of Culture: Art, Ritual, and Meaning 1:09:57 Technology and Innovation: The Slow March of Progress 1:25:27 Social Structures and the Human Network 1:41:37 Climate Catastrophes and Human Resilience 1:55:36 The Seeds of Civilization: Why It Finally Happened 2:10:21 Conclusion: Lessons from Our Long Journey Further Reading: - The Foraging Spectrum: Diversity in Hunter-Gatherer Lifeways — Robert L. Kelly - The Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art — David Lewis-Williams - A 100,000-year-old ochre-processing workshop at Blombos Cave, South Africa — Christopher S. Henshilwood et al. (Science) - Late Pleistocene human population bottlenecks, volcanic winter, and differentiation of modern humans — Stanley H. Ambrose (Journal of Human Evolution) - Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past — David Reich - The Natufian Culture in the Levant, Threshold to the Origins of Agriculture — Ofer Bar-Yosef (Evolutionary Anthropology) Note on Process & Accuracy: Every story on this channel begins with a deep respect for history. We act as directors and editors, using AI tools to help research and draft the script while we shape the narrative and verify facts. The narration comes from a digital replica of a professional voice actor, and the images are individually crafted artistic impressions. Even with these tools, creating a story of this depth still takes hours of work. Please note that while the narrative is thoroughly based on historical research, its primary purpose is storytelling for entertainment and relaxation. As such, it is not intended to be used as a formal academic or scientific source. Images shown are AI-generated and for illustrative purposes only; they may not reflect actual historical appearances or events. Thank you for your trust and support.