BC, AD and Centuries - Explaining the Timeline of History

How do we keep track of the deep human past? This episode explains the basic timekeeping terms used in history and archaeology — BC, AD, BCE, and CE — and how they help us organize the long timeline of human history. We also clarify how centuries work, including why historical timelines can feel confusing when moving backward into the ancient world. By establishing a clear framework for time, this episode prepares us to understand prehistoric art, early human history, and the long arc of cultural development. Subscribe to Mr. E on Art History for thoughtful explorations of art, culture, history, and why creativity matters. ▶ Watch the full series:    • Prehistoric Art   1️⃣    • BC, AD and Centuries - Explaining the Time...   2️⃣    • Ancient Origins: Human Evolution — How Old...   3️⃣    • The Makapansgat Pebble: Did Our Ancestors ...   4️⃣    • Altamira Cave: When Humans Made Art   5️⃣    • Ice Age Masterpieces: Lascaux, Chauvet, an...   6️⃣    • The First Sculptors: Venus Figurines, Lion...   7️⃣    • The Neolithic:  Stonehenge, Çatalyhöyük, a...   #prehistoricart #arthistory #arthistory101 #timeline #ancienthumans #paleolithic #history #historyfacts