From ancient sundials to the Big Bang Theory, explore the milestones that transformed our grasp of time
Ancient Sundials (3500 BCE) Early time-keeping devices that used shadows to indicate time, paving the way for modern clocks
Mechanical Clocks (1200 CE) Invented in China and Europe, revolutionising time-keeping accuracy and transforming daily life
Newton's Laws of Motion (1687) Described the universe as a clockwork machine, introducing absolute time and shaping our understanding of the cosmos
Einstein's Relativity (1905 & 1915) Introduced time dilation, relativity, and the famous equation E=mc², transforming our understanding of space and time
Atomic Clocks (1950s) covers Ultra-precise time-keeping using atomic energy levels, enabling modern scientific discoveries
Palaeontology and Geologic Time Scale (19th-20th centuries) Uncovered the Earth's vast history, revealing millions of years of evolution and shaping our understanding of the planet
Cosmology and the Big Bang Theory (20th century) Revealed the universe's origins and age 13.8 billion years, transforming our understanding of existence