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History does not happen in isolation. Explore world events across time, follow the connections between them, and investigate the threads that reveal how one event can lead to another.

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1,151 events. 680 mapped connections. One growing investigation.

TheTimeMap currently follows events across 95 countries and 268 years of history — building a connected archive designed for people who want to look beyond the headline.

1,151 Events to explore
680 Connections mapped
95 Countries connected
268 Years in the archive
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July 1, 1977
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Gnaeus Julius Agricola was appointed governor of Roman Britain, replacing the previous administration. His governorship marked an era of military and administrative consolidation in the northern regions of the province.During his tenure, Agricola implemente...

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October 1, 1976
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December 7, 1975
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East Timor Genocide
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East Timor Genocide

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East Timor Genocide On December 7, 1975, Indonesia launched a military invasion of East Timor following its declaration of independence from Portugal. The Indonesian military conducted systematic operations against civilians, resistance fighters, and polit...

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November 10, 1975
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April 17, 1975
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Cambodian Genocide
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Cambodian Genocide

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Cambodian Genocide On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge seized Phnom Penh and established control over Cambodia, initiating a regime of social and political transformation. The regime, led by Pol Pot, targeted perceived political opponents, intellectuals, et...

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October 20, 1973
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The Zebra murders were a series of killings and shootings committed in San Francisco between October 1973 and April 1974. The attacks resulted in 14 deaths and seven or eight nonfatal injuries, depending on the historical account. The victims were white, wh...

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June 17, 1972
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June 12, 1972
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April 29, 1972
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The Burundi Genocide of 1972 was a mass killing event targeting primarily the Hutu ethnic group by the Tutsi-dominated government.The violence began in April 1972 following a Hutu-led uprising, which was met with brutal repression by the national army and g...

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February 1, 1972
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