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History does not happen in isolation. Explore world events across time, follow the connections between them, and investigate the threads that reveal how one event can lead to another.

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1,107 events. 262 mapped connections. One growing investigation.

TheTimeMap currently follows events across 94 countries and 264 years of history — building a connected archive designed for people who want to look beyond the headline.

1,107 Events to explore
262 Connections mapped
94 Countries connected
264 Years in the archive
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July 28, 0285
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The Battle of the Margus was a significant confrontation between Emperor Carinus and his rival, Diocletian, near the Margus River in the Roman province of Moesia Superior. This battle marked a turning point in the struggle for control over the Roman Empire ...

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July 1, 0285
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Emperor Carinus was killed in battle against the forces loyal to his rival, Diocletian, near the Margus River. The conflict marked the end of Carinus's brief reign and a turning point in the Tetrarchy system's consolidation.His death cleared the path for Di...

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November 25, 0284
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Roman Emperor Numerian died under suspicious circumstances while returning from a campaign in the East. His death was discovered by his troops near the region of Corduene.After his death, his praetorian prefect Aper was accused of hiding the emperor's illne...

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November 20, 0284
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Diocletian was proclaimed emperor by his troops in Nicomedia following the death of Emperor Carus. His rise marked the end of a period of civil wars and instability in the Roman Empire.Diocletian's accession initiated significant reforms aimed at stabilizin...

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November 3, 0283
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After the death of Emperor Carus during a campaign in Persia, his son Numerian became the new Roman Emperor. The accession was initially peaceful, with Numerian holding power alongside his brother Carinus in the West.Numerian led the army back from the Pers...

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September 29, 0283
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Emperor Carus, ruler of the Roman Empire, died during a military campaign in Mesopotamia. His death occurred while leading troops against the Sassanian Empire in a conflict over control of the region.The circumstances of his death are uncertain, with some a...

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March 28, 0283
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Carinus became Roman Emperor following the death of his father, Emperor Carus, in late March. His accession marked a period of internal instability as the empire faced multiple external threats and internal rivalries.Despite initial support, Carinus struggl...

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March 15, 0283
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The Roman Emperor Carus launched a military campaign against the Sasanian Empire, targeting their capital, Ctesiphon. The campaign sought to counter Persian influence in the region and assert Roman dominance.Roman forces successfully captured Ctesiphon in a...

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September 28, 0282
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Emperor Probus was assassinated by his own soldiers after numerous military campaigns to secure the Roman Empire's borders. His leadership was challenged internally despite his successes abroad.The mutiny reflected the political instability during the Crisi...

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August 1, 0282
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Carus was proclaimed emperor of the Roman Empire shortly after the death of Emperor Probus. His accession marked a shift in imperial policy as he sought to stabilize the empire's borders and secure its internal administration.Upon assuming power, Carus focu...

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