Captures the past 2000 years of history in detail and to the point on 2 metres, providing a survey of social history and the histories of thought and art. On the events side, each centimetre represents 10 years of world history, from Jesus Christ to the Internet. The periods side presents world history divided into its fundamental periods. Entries on intellect, power and the arts, against a backdrop ranging from late Antiquity to modern times, provide a context for events. Features an inch scale.