There are some theories that the desertification of the Sahara is what led to the mass exodus of people to settle the Nile, creating the first major civilization in history. (slaw.ca)
Scientists put the Silurian hypothesis to the test, to see if humans were the first major civilization on Earth. (techtimes.com)
At Columbia Engineering, students not only study science and mathematics and gain technical skills but also study literature, philosophy, art history, music theory, and major civilizations through the Core Curriculum in the humanities. (engineering.columbia.edu)