Simple Timeline Maker

History Timeline Maker

Build compelling history timelines for school, genealogy, and education.

History timelines need to handle more than just recent dates. From ancient civilisations to modern events, your timeline should represent the full span of history clearly.

Simple Timeline Maker supports years, date ranges, BCE/CE dates, and free-form period labels like 'Stone Age' or 'Victorian Era' — so you can represent historical periods accurately without wrestling with a design tool.

Choose the Historical style for a warm, vintage aesthetic perfect for school projects and museum-style presentations. Or switch to Classic or Clean for a more formal academic look.

Ready to build your timeline?

No account needed. Add your events and we'll handle the design.

Create your history timeline

How it works

  1. Add your events with dates and titles
  2. Choose a visual style that fits your project
  3. Export a polished PNG for presentations or documents

Frequently asked questions

Can I use BCE dates?
Yes. Enter dates like '500 BCE' or '44 BCE' and they will be sorted and displayed correctly on your timeline.
What about vague historical periods?
You can use free-form labels like 'Stone Age' or 'Industrial Revolution' as date values. These appear on your timeline even when they can't be sorted chronologically.
Which style works best for history projects?
The Historical style is designed specifically for history timelines, with warm colours and serif typography. Classic is a good alternative for formal academic work.