From the earliest origins of earth the atmosphere, water and rocks initiate the chemical processes of life. Deep sea hydrothermal vent precipitates evidence molecular interactions of proto organelles 4,000,000,000 BCE. Interchanges with oceans of sunlight, tidal rhythms, air and minerals develop the first organisms with one whole outer membrane. Archaea, algae, bacteria and protists are the most effective species for 3,000,000,000 years and then become multicellular.
Deep sea hydrothermal vents
Human evolution in Africa and Asia along rivers and coasts comes with early cultures of the South China Sea and Indian Ocean islands 2,000,000 BCE. Earliest navigators of the Pacific may have reached North America 1,00,000 BCE on the evidence of sculpted mastodon femurs. To use river silt for ceramics and desert sand quartz for glazes and glass true skill is shown by North African and Mesopotamian innovators in precious goods trade links with Arabia, Persia and India. Minerals turquoise and lapis lazuli indicate inner depth with openness to sun and stars as ancient Egyptian life affirming ceremonial jewellery.
Ancient Egyptian amethyst scarab gold ring
In the deep beautiful Lais of Marie de France Guillaudun comes to Eliduc in unknown reverie. The reality of Europe in mediaeval thrall is some unification then contest between different commercial ports. With the growth of cities Amsterdam, Hamburg, Marseille and Bordeaux seafaring endeavour wealth accumulates through concentration of human efforts. Ekaterina of Russia intrigues enlightenment France Diderot with the seduction of Cleopatra and soul of Caesar.
European cities in commercial venture worldwide
Natural realist Pre- raphaelites and impressionists Turner, Monet and Whistler deepen the romantic movement with the urge to experiment and find new true life. From the underworld of Brecht to the desires of Mae West and Greta Garbo the 20th century comes searching realities worth living. Ursula Andress in Dr No introduces an era of power and strength through the sexual revolution liberating the deep human pleasure drive forwards. Into the age of Aquarius with Christa Paffgen Nico who with Dylan, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison and Andy Warhol introduce new possibilities for enterprise and harmony in the 21st century.
21st century Age of Aquarius