The history of human migration
The migration of large human populations began in Ancient times.
History
Keywords
society, human geography, population, population growth rate, migration, immigration, kivándorlás, emigration, modern age, antiquity, prehistory, Middle Ages, modern history, mankind, settlement, Distribution, discovery, shipping, , colonisation, gyarmatok, slave, slavery, human trafficking, trade, colony, World War II, population exchange, Earth, Earth globe, country, countries, borders, Israel, Palestine, Europe, India, Pakistan, United States of America, Africa, Asia, Atlanti-óceán, Homo sapiens, afroamerican, migrant, history
Related items
Colonisation and decolonisation
The colonising powers´ colours were wiped off the map by the nations fighting to regain their independence.
European colonisation of the Americas (up to 1763)
Several European countries joined the conquest of the New World, making America a colourful continent.
Geographical discoveries (15th-17th century)
Legendary geographical discoveries at the beginning of the Modern Age had not only redrawn maps, but also had a truly diverse impact.
Refugees and migrants
This animation presents the current refugee crisis from various points of view.
The spread of Homo sapiens on Earth
The 'wise man' originated in Africa and dispersed throughout most of the continents.
Legendary ancient empires
Numerous legendary empires were built (and destroyed) in the course of history.
Forms of government and official state languages
The animation shows the forms of government and official languages of the world´s countries.
Jamestown (17th century)
Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement on the east coast of North America.
Political and economic unions
Several political and economic unions have been formed between countries during the past decades.
Provinces and settlements of Ancient Rome
This animation presents the history of Ancient Rome throughout the centuries.
Southern plantation with slaves (USA, 19th century)
Before the American Civil war the use of slaves on plantations was typical in the Southern states.
The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains (451)
The Roman army, led by Flavius Aetius, stopped the Hun invasion led by king Attila
The countries of Europe
Learning about the geographic location, capitals and flags of European countries through exercises in three levels of difficulty.
Germanic warrior (4th century)
Dreaded Germanic warriors spreading out from Northern Europe towards the south also threatened the Roman Empire.
Sailing ships
Schooners, first built in the Netherlands in the 17th century, were mainly used as merchant ships.
Santa Maria (15th century)
Christopher Columbus' three-masted carrack, the Santa Maria was the flagship of his first, landmark voyage.
The Statue of Liberty (New York)
The statue was donated by the French to the USA for the centenary of gaining independence.
Continents and oceans
Dry land on the surface of Earth is divided into continents which are separated by oceans.