The Long Summer

The Long Summer refers to an extended period of warm climate that occurred during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs, roughly 12,000 to 5,000 years ago. This period followed the last ice age and saw significant warming, leading to the melting of glaciers and rising sea levels. It was marked by abundant resources, allowing human societies to develop agriculture and settle in one place. This shift laid the groundwork for the rise of civilizations, as people began to form communities, build permanent structures, and engage in trade, ultimately shaping the course of human history.