Prehistory
6 questions tagged Prehistory — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
When Did Humans First Use Fire?
Evidence suggests controlled use of fire by early humans dates back at least 1 million years, with definitive hearth evidence from around 400,000 years ago.
When was Stonehenge built?
Stonehenge was built in stages from about 3000 BC, with the giant sarsen stones raised around 2500 BC.
Which was the largest dinosaur?
Giant long-necked titanosaurs such as Argentinosaurus and Patagotitan, estimated at up to around 35 metres long and 60 to 70 tonnes or more.
When were dogs domesticated?
Dogs were the first domesticated animals, descended from ancient wolves and tamed at least 15,000 years ago, possibly much earlier.
When did people first arrive in Australia?
Archaeological evidence shows people reached Australia at least 50,000 years ago, and some sites suggest as early as about 65,000 years ago.
Which marine reptile was the largest of all time?
The largest known marine reptile was the ichthyosaur Shonisaurus, which may have reached around 15 to 21 meters in length.