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TimelineJS

TimelineJS is a tool that helps create a timeline with various media content. It can also be described as an aggregator of online materials that pertain to a certain theme with a chronological time set.

TimelineJS can be useful for a number of purposes, especially for a digital humanist. Timeline allows one to create according to their project needs. It also proves a s useful tool for teaching and learning because of the level of interactive material that can be added and the visual aspect of it. Instead of just having a traditional timeline it allows users to get more information and explore that information to a great extent.

The video below shows one how to get started in order to create their own timeline (using a google spreadsheet) and the various media content that can be added.

I have included a screenshot that may help to understand exactly how the cells work:

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Retrieved from: http://www.seomoz.org/ugc/using-timelines-to-create-great-content-and-build-links

Video:

Creating a Verite Timeline with a Google Spreadsheet from DHSkillshare on Vimeo.