[BBell]

A thousand years ago, it was not clear where living conditions were better, and three thousand years ago, the standard of living, i.e., the civilizational niveau in Europe was without doubt lower than in Mesopotamia. Something has changed drastically here in recent millennia. The question is, what?

Geeee....I have an idea.

[arthurus]

If you got a little farther than that it would make sense to you.