Globalization, Internationalization, Localization, and Translation (GILT) Timeline

This interactive tool visualizes major GILT events across different civilizations and regions. Navigate through time to explore how history unfolded across the Eastern and Western worlds, and discover cross-cultural connections.

The development of this tool was supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China (Project Reference No.: UGC/IDS(R)14/23).

Timeline Navigation

Use the play button or scroll through events to travel through time.

Geographic Context

See where historical events took place with interactive map markers.

How to Use:

  • 📍 Click markers on the map to view event details
  • ▶️ Use the play button to automatically progress through time
  • ⚡ Adjust playback speed using the speed control
Speed: 3x Year: 500 BCE

2024 GILT Research Centre (Globalisation, Internationalisation, Localisation and Translation).