David Christian
What’s inside
Origin Story offers a grand narrative spanning 13.8 billion years of the universe, exploring pivotal developments in cosmic, planetary, and human history.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the cosmos’ timeline
- Connecting historical events on a grand scale
- Gaining a macro perspective on human existence
- Appreciating the complexity of life and civilization
Key Points
- The Big Bang and the universe’s creation
- Formation of stars and planets
- The emergence of life on Earth
- The development of human civilization
- The role of energy in societal growth
- Major thresholds in the Earth’s history
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Science readers
- Educators
- Anyone interested in the universe’s history
About the author
David Christian is a historian known for creating the interdisciplinary subject ‘Big History’. He’s a storyteller of the cosmos.