I'd like to learn the entire history of humanity from a

You could start by learning what a bibliography is

>>9711214
Travel faster than the speed of light for however many light years you want to see history back and then direct the most powerful telescope to be invented toward Earth.

>>9711214
William Durant made a series called A Story Of Civilization, which basically covers most of known human history. Haven't read it yet though, only know that Dan Carlin constantly uses it as a source in his Hardcore History podcasts.

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Look at maps like these, ones that show a vast view of parts of the world. From here choose a place on the map that seems interesting to you and try to learn as much as you can about it. Once you are knowledgeable in that certain place you can begin putting it in the context of its time period, and how it was formed in the past and how it has effected the future. Don't try to just read a general overview of the whole world, you won't get anything out of that.

Also, MAPS, MAPS, MAPS. Look at and understand as many maps as you can, it's all about context and the endless chain of cause and effect

>>9712221

GISFag?

>>9712226
I don't know what that is