A selection of notable events from prehistoric times to the present, broken down into separate subject areas and themes. Each timeline contains dozens of key events which have shaped the world as we know it, together with suggested searches for further information.

The information is gathered from a range of sources, and may be reproduced.

Word Search   e.g. vaccine

Date Search (low to high) to whole years only, - for BC e.g. -200, 1925

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MedHist timeline
Browse for Internet resources by time period using this timeline supplied by the Wellcome Trust

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