Step through the milestones that shaped our world.
Formation of one of the world’s first great civilizations, known for pyramids, pharaohs, and monumental architecture.
Held in Olympia, Greece, this event honored Zeus and marked the beginning of organized athletic contests in Western culture.
Caesar's death marked the fall of the Roman Republic and the rise of imperial rule under Augustus.
The collapse of Roman control in the West is considered a key turning point that led to the Middle Ages.
William the Conqueror defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings, reshaping English culture and governance.
Christopher Columbus’s voyage began European exploration and colonization of the American continents.
Thirteen colonies declared independence from British rule, laying the foundation for the United States of America.
Uprising against monarchy and aristocracy led to radical political and social change in France and inspired global revolutions.
The Confederacy surrendered, leading to the abolition of slavery and a long process of national reconstruction.
A global conflict ignited by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; reshaped borders and societies worldwide.
Germany's invasion of Poland triggered the deadliest conflict in human history, leading to the Holocaust and major geopolitical shifts.
Established to promote peace and cooperation among nations following the devastation of World War II.
NASA's Apollo 11 mission put the first humans on the Moon, marking a major milestone in space exploration.
The symbolic end of the Cold War and reunification of East and West Germany after decades of division.
Coordinated attacks on the U.S. by al-Qaeda changed global security and led to the War on Terror.
The global outbreak of a novel coronavirus disrupted economies, healthcare, and daily life across the world.
A full-scale invasion reignited European conflict and dramatically altered global politics and alliances.