Tag: TimeMapper

  • Representation of Chronology and Why It’s Important

    Documentation and recordation is extremely vital to history. Thanks to scholars in the past, we have events in the past we can learn from that allow us to progress. Through chronology, we can see how past events have affected ones that have proceeded them and monitor what is occurring in the world around these events.…

  • The TimeMapper Vs. TimeGlider Debate

    When looking at historical events and texts, “graphical representation is among our most important tools for organizing information.” (Grafton) According to Grafton, people have used graphical representations for centuries. With applications such as TimeGlider and TimeMapper, viewers can not only get a better sense of when each event occurred, but can also get a better…

  • History without chronology…. Good luck………

    If one were to think about it in the most lamest of illustrations, history without chronology would resemble a pot-luck stew. There would be no way of telling what was in there, nor in what order the individual components should be eaten to avoid, quite bluntly, food poisoning. This is why chronology is so important; it gives…

  • The Benefits of Time Maps

    Chronology is very important when studying history, as events must be placed in historical context for us to fully grasp an understanding of what occurred. Chronology helps us to understand why historical events occur, for example what led up to the beginning of a war. Grafton first points out the early significance of chronology, stating…

  • TimeGlider vs. TimeMapper: Battle to the Death

    There are many different options for where to put a list of chronological events.  It makes more sense to use a time line than anything else.  TimeGlider works unbelievably well when there are many dates and times to include per post. With TimeGlider, one can edit the posts to highlight themes to differentiate them from…