The timeline of ancient history covers the recorded events of the ancient civilizations of the world.

The timeline of post-classical history covers the events of the Middle Ages and the early modern period, such as the rise and fall of empires, the spread of religions, the discoveries of new lands, and the revolutions of ideas.

The timelines of modern history cover the events of the contemporary world, such as the rise and decline of nation-states, the colonization and decolonization of regions, the world wars and the cold war, the globalization and the digitalization of society, and the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.