70,000 BCE - The Cognitive Revolution
Beginning of human history. Homo Sapiens spread out of Africa.
45,000 BCE - Sapiens settle in Australia
30,000 BCE - Extinction of Neanderthals
30,000-16,000 BCE - Domestication of dogs
16,000 BCE - Sapiens settle in America
13,000 BCE - Extinction of Homo Floresiensis
Homo Sapiens the only surviving species.
12,000 BCE - Agricultural Revolution
Domestication of plants and animals. Permanent settlements.
5000 BCE - First kingsdoms, script and money
4250 BCE - The first empire
Akkadian Empire of Sargon