Time Machine

Travel Through History

Pick any year and discover what was happening around the world. Enter a year or use the timeline below.

CE
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2 CE

No events recorded for 2 CE

But here are some events from nearby years:

45 CE

The Julian Calendar Takes Effect

Julius Caesar's new calendar system replaced the chaotic Roman calendar. It was so revolutionary that we still use a modified version today.

44 BCE

The Ides of March: Caesar Assassinated

Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times by Roman senators, including his friend Brutus. "Et tu, Brute?" became history's most famous last words.