Starting about 866,000 years ago, the Cromerian marked a period of generally warmer weather. It finished about 480,000 years ago. See 'A Brief History of Climate Change'.
Cromerian Stage
Fact of the Day
Between 1040 and 1746, only three English monarchs did not invade Scotland and/or repel a Scottish invasion of England.
Quote of the Day
"A Conservative government is an organised hypocrisy.
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~ Benjamin Disraeli
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.