For the last 12,000 years or so we have lived in the Holocene epoch, when modern historic events — some triumphs and others disasters — have been shaped by the geologic past. For example, a major earthquake may change the lives of millions, but the energy released in those few moments may have taken millions of years to build up. This blog is a place to learn about fascinating people, ideas, and events that show us the power of geology and Earth’s long history. I will always post references and/or further reading, to keep the stories as short and sweet as possible. Thanks for reading!