We modern humans (Homo Sapiens Sapiens) share a common genetic linkage with chimpanzees. The human branch diverged away some 5 million years ago.
But we share common anatomy with other animals that go back even further -to easily 350 million years ago.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-closely-related-are-h/
https://www.thedodo.com/animals-you-had-no-idea-were-so-closely-related-to-humans-1172946617.html
If you combine our genetic linage, and comparative anatomy to the rest of the animal,and plant life on Earth, you'll quickly realize that we have a shared history that is tied only to this planet.
https://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/lines_06
And a fun read on the subject is this book. See if your local library has a copy.
https://www.amazon.com/Your-Inner-Fish-Journey-3-5-Billion-Year/dp/0307277453