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collaborative
pop culture & historical
timelines

collaborative
pop culture
& historical
timelines

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Pink Poppy Flowers

COVID 19 didn't discriminate, AIDS did. Revisit the devastating 80s pandemic that fostered stigma and ignorance for which there was no vaccine.

1980s

Learn about the stories behind the rocks that the 'Rocket Man' rocker had to turn over to find himself as he morphed from Reginald into Sir John.

1947

The real stories of the event where Hollywood gathers to present gold to those considered exceptionally good at make-believe.

1963

1947

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There has been more talk about Barbie recently than "Talking Barbie" has ever attempted, and there is so much more you need to hear.

We kid you not!
Dive into all of Taylor's eras because, until now, there are many things that only Swifties knew.

There has been more talk about Barbie recently than "Talking Barbie" has ever attempted, and there is so much more you need to hear.

1959

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Another Super Bowl, winners, losers, and a controversial half-time show. Find out how Barbie, Taylor Swift, and the Met Gala connect with the historical annual event.

We kid you not!
Dive into all of Taylor's eras because, until now, there are many things that only Swifties knew.

1959

There has been more talk about Barbie recently than "Talking Barbie" has ever attempted, and there is so much more you need to hear.

700 B.C

Think AI just happened? ChatGPT could give you a semi-reliable answer, but a media-rich historical timeline, you'll only find here.

1989

We kid you not!
Dive into all of Taylor's eras because, until now, there are many things that only Swifties knew.

1980s

COVID 19 didn't discriminate, AIDS did. Revisit the devastating 80s pandemic that fostered stigma and ignorance for which there was no vaccine.

1947

Learn about the stories behind the rocks that the 'Rocket Man' rocker had to turn over to find himself as he morphed from Reginald into Sir John.

Another Super Bowl, winners, losers, and a controversial half-time show. Find out how Barbie, Taylor Swift, and the Met Gala connect with the historical annual event.

1967

We kid you not!
Dive into all of Taylor's eras because, until now, there are many things that only Swifties knew.

1989

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700 B.C

Think AI just happened? ChatGPT could give you a semi-reliable answer, but a media-rich historical timeline, you'll only find here.

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1939

Before the Batmobile and the blockbusters, there was a 10 cent comic book. See how the Caped Crusader reinvented himself for every generation.

1950

From hula hoops to the Macarena, every decade had its obsession. Find out which crazes you lived through, and which ones you'd rather forget.

1957

A beeping metal ball the size of a beach ball started a race to the Moon. Relive every launch, triumph and tragedy that took us off the planet.

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FASHION

Calvin Klein □ Met Gala
Supermodels

FOOD & BEV

POP CULTURE

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Barbie □ Fads
Madame Tussauds

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Coca Cola

SCIENCE

Space Exploration

GOV & POLITICS

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Air Force One □ US Elections
US Justices □ US Presidents

SPORTS

Super Bowl

HEALTH

HIV/AIDS

TECH

AI □ Apple □ Social Media

TV & FILM

MEDIA

Playboy □ Sexiest Man Alive

Academy Awards □ Batman
Tarantino

Coachella □ Elton John
Madonna □ Taylor Swift

MUSIC

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EXPLORE HISTORY IN THE MAKING.

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Learn about the stories behind the rocks that the 'Rocket Man' rocker had to turn over to find himself as he morphed from Reginald into
Sir John.

1959

1971

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Pink Poppy Flowers

1947

Learn about the stories behind the rocks that the 'Rocket Man' rocker had to turn over to find himself as he morphed from Reginald into
Sir John.

700 B.C

Think AI just happened? ChatGPT can already give you a semi-reliable answer, but a media-rich timeline of discoveries and contributions you'll only find here.

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1959

There has been more talk about Barbie recently than "Talking Barbie" has ever attempted, and there is so much more you need to hear.

1967

Another Super Bowl, winners, losers, and a controversial half-time show. Find out how Barbie, Taylor Swift, and the Met Gala connect with the historical annual event.

1980s

COVID 19 didn't discriminate; AIDS did. Revisit the devastating 80s pandemic that fostered stigma and ignorance for which there was no vaccine, and there is still
no cure.

1948

The evolution of art and fashion comes on display on a world stage on the first Monday in May. Explore the timeline to see how this night came to be.

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There is immense attention towards what's being worn on the Red Carpet, but you won't look at Oscar's history again when you discover its undressed side.

1929

1989

We kid you not!
Dive into all of Taylor's eras because, until now, there are many things that only Swifties knew.

COACHELLA

Making Sense of the World is our passion. What's yours?

Contextualizing life is the driving force behind our team. We come to work every day curious, intrigued, inquisitive, and eager to discover, archive, preserve, and showcase a diverse range of public-domain items in timelines that make it easy to learn the stories behind the events and pop culture that the world is passionate about.
Plus, your personal stories can be part of the timelines if you want to share them with the world by becoming a Curator or Collaborator.

PLACE YOURSELF IN HISTORY

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Plus, get invited to curate, including telling your own stories, and receive product alerts, and priority collab opportunities.

Keep up with history in the making.

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