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.

Watch It Unfold See What’s Inside

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.

I

Follow civilizations

Trace nations and kingdoms as they emerge, expand, divide and disappear.

II

Connect the stories

See biblical chronology beside ancient empires, rulers, inventions and cultural milestones.

III

See the larger picture

Understand relationships that are difficult to grasp when history is divided among separate books.

Adam's Synchronological Chart or Map of History.

- THE COMPLETE HARDBOUND EDITION

Adams' Chart of History.

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A monumental illustrated journey through biblical and world history, carefully folded inside one enduring volume.

23-foot folding timeline

21 full-color illustrated panels

Hardbound protective cover

Companion key booklet included

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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.