Digital Timeline of Ancient Greece & Rome

There are more than 2,400 unique entries in the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome.

These entries include:

● Athenian kings and archons, rulers of Sparta, kings of Macedon and Helenistic rulers
● Greek colonies
● Greek and Roman temples
● Greek and Roman philosophy, drama and language
● Roman kings, consuls and emperors
● Religion in Greece and Rome
● Major battles and wars

Software:

The Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome has been created using MS Excel.

For the best user experience the timeline should be viewed and edited using Excel.

Due to the size of the timeline and the large number of entries, the viewing experience using the free online version of Microsoft Excel may be limited due to internet connection speed.

Devices:

For the best experience, the timeline should be viewed on a laptop or desktop screen.

The timeline can also be opened on Apple and Android tablets and phones.

However, please be aware, that on a small screen, such as a phone, the viewing experience will be limited.

Can I still use the product if I don't have excel?
To enjoy the full features of the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome it is recommended you use the Excel desktop app which is part of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.

Mac users can use Excel for Mac.

Do I need to have the most up to date version of excel?
If you have Microsoft Excel 2007 for PC or later, or Excel 2011 for Mac or later, you can use all the features of the timeline.

The exception is the macro functionality which is not accessible in the Mac version. We are looking to develop a Mac specific version in the future.

Do I need to be an expert in excel to be able to use the
products properly?

The Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome is very easy to use.

Navigation instructions are included to help you move around the large amount of information, but if you can use a mouse or touchscreen, you’re good to go.

Are any special excel tools/features used to create the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome?
Yes, the file contains a macro to address a known issue with Excel where comments are not always displayed correctly.

Comments will sometimes not display all the text or may appear as a thin horizontal line rather than a correctly sized yellow text box.

The macro offers a straight-forward fix by resizing the comment with a keyboard shortcut (Control Q).

Where do I find the instructions on how to use the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome?

Instructions are included as part of the timeline as a separate tab in the file.

Can I add my own entries to the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome?

Yes, the Timeline will come to you as an editable file, so you can add as many new entries as you like.

Can I trust the quality of the information in the Timeline of Ancient Greece and Rome?

Yes, all entries have been fact checked to the best of the
creator’s ability.

If however, you do find an error of any kind we would really appreciate you pointing it out to us.

We will also provide customers with access to a file documenting
any changes we have made to the timeline where known errors have been identified and corrected.