The history of Estonia forms a part of the history of Europe. Human settlement in what is now Estonia became possible 13,000–11,000 years ago, after the ice from the last glacial era had melted, and s
Fragments of the Wanradt–Koell Catechism (1535), the first book printed in Estonian
Tools made by Kunda culture, the Estonian History Museum
Comb Ceramic pottery at the Estonian History Museum
Corded Ware culture pottery and stone axes, at the EHM
The history of Latvia began around 9000 BC with the end of the last glacial period in northern Europe. Ancient Baltic peoples arrived in the area during the second millennium BC, and four distinct tri
Baltic bronze necklace from the village of Aizkraukle, Latvia, dating to 12th century AD now in the British Museum.
Āraiši lake fortress (reconstruction) dates back to the late Iron Age