Follow civilizations
Trace nations and kingdoms as they emerge, expand, divide and disappear.
The iconic 1871 visual timeline
See all of history unfold.
Nearly 6,000 years of biblical and world history presented across one extraordinary illustrated timeline.
Hardbound edition
21 illustrated panels
Companion key included
23 feet
Fully unfolded
5,885 years
Seen in one view
21 panels
Richly illustrated
1871
First published
This is not an ordinary history book.
Closed, it belongs on your bookshelf. Opened, it becomes a monumental visual map tracing civilizations, kingdoms, discoveries and biblical genealogy across the centuries.
See it in action
Watch history unfold.
See what the chart contains, how it opens, and the different ways you can explore thousands of years of history.
A closer look at the Adams Synchronological Chart of History
History in perspective
Discover what was happening everywhere, at the same time.
Connect the stories
See biblical chronology beside ancient empires, rulers, inventions and cultural milestones.
See the larger picture
Understand relationships that are difficult to grasp when history is divided among separate books.
Questions, answered
Before you unfold.
How large is the complete chart?
The complete timeline measures approximately 23 feet long and 27 inches tall. You can explore it a few panels at a time or unfold the entire chart across a large room.
Is this an original antique?
No. This is a modern reproduction of Sebastian C. Adams’ historic nineteenth-century chart, created for regular exploration and display.
Does it use biblical chronology?
Yes. The chart presents biblical genealogy and world history side by side using the chronology found in the original work.
Can it be displayed on a wall?
Yes, provided you have sufficient space and use a mounting method suitable for the paper. It can also remain bound and be opened one section at a time.
Six thousand years.
One extraordinary
view.
See history as you have never seen it before.
Own the Chart