Domestication Origins - National Geographic Society
2023年10月19日 · Domestication happened in North America with maize, and in Asia with rice, between 6,000 and 10,000 years ago. Domesticated plants and animals spread across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, and South America over the next 2,000 years.
Domestication - Education | National Geographic Society
2024年4月3日 · Throughout history, people have bred domesticated animals to promote certain traits. Domestic animals are chosen for their ability to breed in captivity and for their calm temperament . Their ability to resist disease and survive in difficult climates is also valuable.
The Development of Agriculture - Education
2024年1月5日 · The development of agricultural about 12,000 years ago changed the way humans lived. They switched from nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyles to permanent settlements and farming.
A Brief History of Dogs - Education
2023年10月19日 · A Brief History of Dogs. As humankind's oldest companion, dogs have been by our side for thousands of years. See how deeply our histories connect and learn how these lovable canines evolved from formidable carnivores to loyal protectors and members of the family.
Industrialization, Labor, and Life - Education
2023年10月19日 · An embargo on foreign imports during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, and a British blockade of the Atlantic seaboard during the War of 1812, spurred domestic production. The United States became one of the world’s leading economic powers by the 1830s.
Throughout history, people have bred domesticated animals to promote certain traits. Domestic animals are chosen for their ability to breed in captivity and for their calm temperament. Their ability to resist disease and survive in difficult climates is also valuable. Over time, these traits make domestic animals different from their wild ...
History and Branches of Anthropology - Education
2024年10月30日 · Anthropology is the study of the origin and development of human societies and cultures. Culture is the learned behavior of people, including their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and material goods. Anthropologists study the characteristics of past and present human communities through a variety of techniques.
Westward Expansion - National Geographic Society
A significant push toward the west coast of North America began in the 1810s. It was intensified by the belief in manifest destiny, federally issued Indian removal acts, and economic promise. Pioneers traveled to Oregon and California using a network of trails leading west.
Explorer Home - National Geographic Society
FIDO: Following Dog Domestication Origin and dynamics from Late Pleistocene in Italy. Project start: 2020-05-04. Project end: 2022-05-31. Project location: Italy.
Breeding a Better Crop - Education
2024年10月1日 · Ever since humans began living in agricultural communities, farmers have sought to breed crops that produce higher yields, are more resilient, and taste better. Over the centuries, farmers and scientists have developed a variety of methods to breed better crops.