The Stone Age is a hugely important time in the advancement of human evolution and innovation. 

The start of the Stone Age is at present estimated to be 3.2 million years ago when the first stone tools were used in Africa. 

In England we have evidence of human footprints at Happisburgh in Norfolk dating from 400,000 years ago.  (link to external website)

Below is an interactive timeline for the Stone Age to show you some topics for investigation.