Your Nation's Cultural Time Periods

[Imperial States of Duotona]

The culture of a country can define how it is viewed by the international community. However, this culture can shift over time, such as the US having periods like The Roaring 20's and the counter-culture of the 80's and 90's. So, what periods define your country, and how has this shifted over time?

Starting in 1900 and ending somewhere in 1925, the country was in a period known as the Level Period, with the period being marked by a steady consistency and peace within the nation. The culture of this period was very modest, with clothing, architecture and performance art being very grounded in reality and focused more on the everyday lives of people rather than more abstract concepts.

Influenced by the Roaring 20's in America, the next period in Duotonan culture was known as the Golden Period, the name being taken from the colour schemes of the designs used in the period. This period did not end due to the Great Depression since it didn't affect the country; it instead lasted all the way until the end of WW2. The culture was very similar to the period in America, however film and theatre were more open to being more avant garde and tackling more challenging topics.

After WW2, Duotona entered the Heated Period until 1975. After WW2, the country became more wary of the politically divided world around it, and it was reflected in the culture of the time period. The art and architecture became more fluid and psychedelic, and the film and theatre (or what was left of it as theatre grew more unpopular) became more conscious and politically charged.

After this period, Duotona entered a harsh military dictatorship until 2005. Culture didn't really exist during this period, as the focus came towards putting materials into the military, leaving the people with not much to work with. The culture that did exist was primarily a continuation of the Heated Period, now with the political media like film and now music having a more anti-government and anti-war rhetoric behind it.

The current period arrived after Duotona was liberated and lasts to this very day. It is known as the Rebirth Period, named after the rebirth of democracy and productivity in the nation. The culture involves combining styles from Duotona with more western styles from the 80's onwards, as to catch up with what Duotona missed out on during the dictatorship. Film and music became more abstract, but less in its meanings and more in its visuals and sounds. People more focused on emotion rather than direct messages.

[Rhodevus]

These are some important cultural periods in Rhodevus. While the periods listed are culturally important, they are taught as cultural periods and do not denote the time periods in which Rhodeve history is usually discussed in. This is not a comprehensive list.

The Awakened Period (1715-1735)
The first cultural period just at the start of Rhodevus's First Grande Republic (1715-1750), Rhodeve people were starting to come together for the first time as an independent nation. French, English and Native cultures were beginning to truly fuse in a way that wasn't possible during the colonial period, giving rise to unique foods, cultures and sayings. Some Laaban or Ghong (the two most populous and well-known/important tribes) phrases began to enter the Rhodeve lexicon, including "A knuckless leader" or "bereft of a digit" (more commonly in present to say 'missing a knuckle or two') to denote someone as crazy, ill-informed, or just unworthy of any real leadership position.

The Naval Age (1745-1815)
A period which began during the late First Grande Republic Period, through the entirety of the Rhodeve Empire Period and into the start of the Second Grande Republic Period, this cultural period was one that was filled with a need to explore and sail. With Rhodevus at its greatest extent, it was quite simple for someone to travel across the world and land in a different Rhodeve colony or territory. It became much more common to travel, and people became more exploratory and learned as they got to see more of the world. A large portion of famous Rhodeve novels and artwork is from this period.

The Downturn (1845-1860)
Following the major wars of the Rhodeve Collapse, this period saw Rhodeve culture almost stagnate. A general mood of depression swept the people, as the Rhodeve empire was dismantled, as colonies were given or took their independence, and territories were divided amongst the victors of the war.

The Angellian Period (1900-1920)
A cultural period that lasted during the entirety of the reign of Queen Maya Angellos. This period, much like the woman it was named after, was hardy, strong and brave. It was during the first Great War (1910-1918), but even before it, there was a sense of revival among the people. a new generation that wasn't raised by those who lived through the Rhodeve Collapse, grew to become strong, with the first real sense of patriotism that wasn't overshadowed by that dark part of Rhodeve history.

The Inter-War Period (1920-1939)
Just like it's name suggests, the inter-war period was the period between the two great wars, and was one filled with invention and experimentation. New philosophies were being written, and it was an exciting time to be an inventor, engineer, or architect, as people wanted to see new buildings and structures. New contraptions were developed, combining both artistry and engineering. Rhodevus held four separate National Conventions of Wonder (1920, 1923, 1928 and 1935) where minds young and old would dazzle the populace.

The Bubble (1970-1979)
The bubble was a period of law economic growth in Rhodevus,. Named after the housing bubbles which began popping up across the country, it was becoming harder and harder to afford homes, even as prices ever increased. People were more anxious, just waiting for something to happen. And in the end, something did. Just not what most people expected.

The Rhodeve Golden Age (1980-2000)
With a new king, the bubble burst in a unique way, as the king put forward multiple decrees and policies to forcefully break the bubbles and reinvigorate the economy. With money to burn, film media was on the rise like never before.

[Tangatarehua]

Given the length of Tangatarehua's history, it's essential to have it broken down into various epochs. These periods are as follows:

Mohoao Period (~40,000BC - 500BC)
The first evidence of human settlement in Tangatarehua dates back to around 40,000BC, with the population populated by Upper Palaeolithic and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers known as the Mohoao.

Kumara Period (~500 BC - 270 BC)
Polynesians first began migrating to Tanagatarehua around 500BC and set up a series of neolithic farming societies based around the important crop of kumara. This led to the formation of various "Potato Kingdoms" on Moanapapa and Marangawhenua.

Puanga Period (270 BC - 378 AD)
The Puanga Period refers to the time when Tangatarehua first became united under a single Empress, which according to legend was Tamahine a te Puanga, the granddaughter of the demigod Puanga and great granddaughter of Rehua, God of the stars. Much of this period is shrouded in myth and legend though there is evidence that the nation and current imperial line dates back to around this era.

Awakotiro-pai Period (378 AD - 864 AD)
The Awakotiro-pai period is earliest time from which historians can verify the existence of various Empresses. It is also when oral traditions were replaced by a written history and when the nation first began referring to itself as "Tangatarehua" rather than "Ngati Puanga".

Te Whanui Period (864 AD - 910 AD)
The Te Whanui Period marked a significant shift in Rehuan society with the appointment of the first Rangatira ("General" or "Chief"), who set up a feudal society and moved Tangatarehua society in a more patriarchal direction.

Rakipa Period (910 - 1157)
The Rakipa Period marked a return to direct rule by the Empress, who moved the capital to the northern city of Rakipa, on Moanapapa.

Mahunga Kuia Period (1157 - 1178)
The Mahunga Kuia ("Twin Empress") Period was a brief time in which Tangatarehua was ruled simultaneously by two Empresses, due to conflict over succession, ultimately leading to the return of Rangatira-based governance.

Whakaara Period (1178 - 1393)
The Whakaara Period saw the Imperial capital moved to the city of Whakaara, while governance was handled by the Rangatira in Tamaki - a setting that continues to this day. This period saw Tangatarehua ruled by the Te Mana dynasty of Rangatiras.

Ariki Period (1393 - 1520)
The Ariki Period was arguably the most turbulent time in Rehuan history, ultimately leading to more than a century of civil war and periods of anarchy.

Te Raki Period (1520 - 1690)
The Te Raki period saw a return to stability and the reunification of Tangatarehua, following a century of anarchy and turmoil.

Pakeha Period (1690 - 1779)
The Pakeha Period began with the first contact with Europeans, which introduced firearms, Christianity, Islam and significant scientific advances to Tangatarehua.

Te Ahunga Period (1779 - 1891)
The Te Ahunga period saw a rapid modernisation of Tangatarehua, including the adoption of a western-style constitution and Parliament. It also saw the country successfully fend off various attempts at invasion and colonisation.

Tamaki Period (1889 - 1979)
The Tamaki period remains a controversial period in Rehuan history. While many of the modern institutions were begun in this period, its also a period marked by two wars and significant human rights abuses.

Post-war Period (1979 - Present)
The post-war period has seen rapid industrialisation as well as improvements in the nation's human rights record and moves toward democracy under a new pacifist constitution.

[Piscatania]

The Pre-American Era (??? BC-1492 AD): People Enter the americas via the Beringia connection. These migrations happen at sufficiently ancient times that exact connections of these people to the people of asia are haphazard, with only the Dene-Yeniseian connection holding any water whatsoever as a linguistic analysis, and genetic examination being necessary for the proof of substantial links. These people establish societies, some as foragers, others developing significant plant agrigulture, but animal husbandry and its downstream technologies, like wheeled transport, are hindered by the lack of suitable pack animal candidates on the Continents. The Cahokia civilization on the Mississipi remains prosperous and thriving up to the end of the period, its precedent of permanent cities and larger scale agriculture, and with them larger populations, spread east on trade routes, where they are adopted by many societies, including the already agrigcultural Piscataway along the Potomac, who begin to thrive.

The Colonial Era (1492-1775): Amerigo Vespucci, Working for the Iberian Crown, discovers the Shores of what is now Brazil after drifting west. Meanwhile, the British have heard tale of bountiful fishing lands to its direct west from Norsemen, and sends explorer John Cabot To investigate. He discovers this "Newfoundland" along with signs of a great continent. Eventually an Agreement is reached, wherein The British agree not to claim American land south of the 20th parallel, and the spanish not to claim American land north of it. The Piscataway lands become a major hub of early British settlement, and the lands of the entire Eastern Seaboard are referred to as "Piscatania." Intermarriage here, and elsewhere throughout the colonies, becomes commonplace. Furthermore, missions are sent to evangelize the populations. Often, treatment of the natives, especially the more resistant to mixing and evangelization, is not ideal, and slaves, originating from varied markets in Africa and Asia, as well as from sentence to slavery as convict labor, also begin to pour in eventually to service growing plantations in the southern reaches of the British territory .

The Independence and Edwinian Eras (1775-1824): Amid conflic at home, and examining the state of the increasingly disgruntled Colonies, Edwin, Prince of Wales, who has had an extremely tumultuous relationship with his father King George II over the years, arranges with the local nobility to be declared "King Edwin I of Piscatania and the 18 American Commonwealths." He fights a war with his father's regime, acheiving independence in exchange for relinquishing his claim to the British Isles to his younger brother, Alfred. He organizes the state along similar lines to the British, but with a few distinct changes and a written constitution. Lands in the West coast are secured in a second War. King Edwin I dies in July of 1824. He is succeeded by his son, Paul

The Antebellum: The Paulician and Arthurian Eras (1824-1868) This era was marked by growing instability, about both slavery and Republicanism. This culminates in King Arthur I's assassination by the "Golden Circle Society," Oligarchists who envision an agrarian slave empire, during a coup d'etat.

The Civil war (1868-1879): The coup led immediately to a civil war. King Arthur's Brother, David, Succeeded him as King, and assembled an alliance of Northern, Western, and Texan Interests into a coalition to crush the Golden Circle State. This ultimately culminated in the abolition of slavery, the abolition of property requirements to vote, and eventually...

The Imperial Reconstruction (1879-1914): The Kingdom of Piscatania is decared an Empire, it flourishes in the second industrial revolution. David is succeeded by (Now Emperor) Edwin II. and towards the end of the period, Edwin II by John I

The World at War era (1914-1947): World Wars come to pass, The world learns the horrors of Marxism through the Grand European Terror and founds a world order hostile to it. In 1945, John I dies and Edwin III inherits

The Modern Era (1947-: The world continues to technologically modernize. Piscatania becomes the Economic and military powerhouse of the world. The influence of inherited nobility wanes. in 1971, Edwin III dies and Arthur II inherits. Arthur the II is the first Emperor with a female heir apparent: His Daughter, Catherine.

[Independent Republic of Boldonia]

1400(?) - 1800
The Spanish Era
Spain colonized Boldonia during this era and turned it into a prominent plantation colony. The only settlement at the time was what would become Eastisle City, which was small.
1800 - 1899
The Slow Era
Spain had to take attention away from Boldonia to deal with their shrinking empire. Both islands remained uninhabited except for small battalions of soldiers.
1899 - 1975
The Americana Era
American took control of Boldonia during the Spanish-American War. Boldonia was heavily involved during America's wars being a battleground in World War Two and a refueling station for jets on the way to Vietnam.
1975 -
The Modern Boldonia Era
Boldonia became more modernized and tourists flocked to the two islands. Much latter in 2022 Boldonia would gain independence.

[Otvorata]

Otvorata has a long, storied, and tragic history, and it's tragically easy to put the nation into time periods because of it.

First Invictan Empire, the "First Imperial Era": ~420 BCE to 14 CE

The First Invictan Empire was the first centralized government to establish a presence in the Dolina. The territory which makes up modern Otvorata was conquered almost entirely by the First Invictan Empire around 420 BCE, displacing the native proto-Jedinmuž population. This era came to an end with the end of the First Invictan Empire in 14 CE.

Kingdom of Jedinmužica, the "Royal Era": 20 to 392

The Kingdom of Jedinmužica was the first independent state making up parts of Otvorata. While not a predecessor to Otvorata as a whole, the Kingdom was the precursor to other civilizations in the region and is where the modern Jedinmuž population gets its name from (despite being barely related to the Kingdom at all). The kingdom expanded to most of the territory of modern Otvorata before being invaded by the Second Invictan Empire in 391, becoming completely overwhelmed the following year.

Second Invictan Empire, the "Second Imperial Era": 392 to 620

The rise of the Second Invictan Empire was unprecedented and overwhelmed the Kingdom. The province was renamed to "Whitepass" by the Invictans, possibly leading to the early modern names for the country. Under the Second Empire, under the early Order of the White Spear the region gradually began to move away from the Second Church and was a major driving force in the Second Schism.

Order of the White Spear, the "Monastic Era": 620 to 1293

It's impossible to overstate the effects the White Spear had on modern Otvoratan culture. The area was more or less defined by the Order and its focus on unity, building a united front that defines the Otvoratan identity. The order developed into a modern state in 620 but had been around for nearly a thousand years before its dissolution in 1293, making it one of the oldest religious orders in world history.

Bělykopjan United Republic, the "Republican Era": 1293 to 1341

The Industrial Revolution and societal pressures emanating from the west would lead to ideological upheaval in the Order. The Honeysuckle Revolution, so named for their identifier, and also referred to as the "First Popular Revolution", overthrew the Order and established the first republic in not just the Dolina, but all of Borea. While tested by war and raids, the BUR stood strong for nearly 50 years before ethnic tensions began to bubble as the BUR began to turn in a more and more pro-Jedinmuži direction.. The election of a minority government and the outrage amongst fanatical Jedinmuži citizens led to the darkest era in, perhaps, Borean history.

Bělykopjan United Republic, the "Reformatori Era", the "Great Tragedy": 1341 to 1348

The Reformatori was a collection of far-right Jedinmuži supremacists that overthrew the Republic's government in 1341. Their leader, Filip Bajlo, began an extermination campaign against the other ethnic groups in the BUR. The "Great Tragedy" saw the deaths of over 4 million people in 9 years, primarily Develiers, from 1344 to 1353. The genocide brought down the total population of the BUR down from 11 million people to 7 million people. Secret revolutionary groups, primarily the Velvet Army and the United Anti-Reformatori Insurgent Front, would overthrow the government.

Bělykopjan United Republic, the "Second Popular Revolution": 1348 to 1355

The Second Popular Revolution is the official government name of the Bělykopjan Civil War, which resulted in the overthrow of the Reformatori and the death of its leaders as well as the creation of the cornerstones of the modern People's Republic of Otvorata. The fighting would be between the Reformatori, who were quickly squashed, the AA (Velvet Army), and the OARPF (United Anti-Reformatori Insurgent Front). Eventually, the OARPF would triumph.

Bělykopjan United Republic, the "Transitional Era"; 1355 to 1357

The transitional period between the BUR and Otvorata wasn't terribly smooth, but it worked. New Frontier initiatives lasting from 1355 to 1361 increased the capabilities of the state and legitimized OARPF rule --- now the Socialist Democratic Party --- to the people, including those who resisted them. Literacy rose exponentially and periods of industrialization funded by exporting surplus grain revitalized the Republic and aided reconstruction.

People's Republic of Otvorata, the "New Frontier"; 1357 to present

The People's Republic of Otvorata was formally founded in 1357 after the dissolution of the BUR. Formalized as the first socialist state on Borea, the Organicists under the lead of de facto leader Amira Saric won the post-revolutionary constitutional debates and formalized the new nation's constitution. They decided to make an entirely new name for the country; a gate for immigrants to flock to and the destitute to look to, and for socialism to enter the continent. An "Opened Gate," "Otvorjeny Vrata". "Otvorata".

[Daniel-Franklin]

We've basically exited something like the 50s and early 60s or so on steroids. Strict moralism and fundamentalism are on their way out. Think late 60s and early 70s in terms of radicalism, greater democracy, free love, etc.