Farmers using a blue tractor in a misty field during early morning with trees in the background.

The day we stopped wandering

Around 10,000 BCE, people began farming. Nomads settled, and villages grew.

Human History: The Neolithic Revolution—How Farming RemadeUs

Vibrant rice fields stretch across the countryside, showcasing lush green growth and natural tranquility.

Many birthplaces, many crops

Agriculture arose in at least 11 centers of origin: Mesopotamia’s wheat and barley; China’s rice and millet; the Sahara’s sorghum; the Andes’ potatoes and llamas.

Human History: The Neolithic Revolution—How Farming RemadeUs