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Europe has a long history of cultural and economic achievement, starting as far back as the Palaeolithic.

The origins of Western democratic and individualistic culture are often attributed to Ancient Greece.

The Roman Empire divided the continent along the Rhine and Danube for several centuries. Following the decline of the Roman Empire,

Europe entered a long period of stasis, known as the "Dark Ages" to Renaissance thinkers and as the "Middle Ages" to Enlightenment and modern historians.

During this time, isolated monastic communities in Ireland and elsewhere carefully safeguarded and compiled knowledge accumulated previously.

The Renaissance and the New Monarchs marked the start of a period of discovery, exploration, and increase in scientific knowledge. In the 15th century Portugal opened the age of discoveries, soon followed by Spain.

They were later joined by France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom in building large colonial empires with vast holdings in Africa, the Americas, and Asia.