---
title: "BC Ad Years Timeline"
url: https://cooltimeline.com/demo/bc-ad-years-timeline/
date: 2025-11-10
modified: 2026-02-16
lang: en
author: "cpsatinder"
description: "BC / AD Years Timeline Timeline With Any Year (BC/AD) Showcase timelines with BC or AD years using a timeline via shortcode for flexible historical presentations. Cool Timeline Pro ASC/DESC..."
image: https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/bc_ad_years_timeline.jpg
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---

# BC Ad Years Timeline

**BC / AD Years Timeline
**

# Timeline With Any Year (BC/AD)
Showcase timelines with BC or AD years using a [timeline via shortcode](https://cooltimeline.com/doc/create-timeline-via-shortcode/) for flexible historical presentations.

![cool-timeline](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/icon-cool-timeline-150x150.png)
### Cool Timeline Pro
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](/demo/order-asc-desc-timeline/)
[
Navigation
](/demo/scrolling-navigation-timeline/)
[
Animation
](/demo/animation-effects-timeline/)
[
Load More
](/demo/ajax-load-more-or-pagination/)
[
Category
](/demo/category-filters-timeline/)
[

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#### BC / AD Timeline

1947–1991The Cold War
[The Cold War](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/the-cold-war/)[![cold war](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cold-war.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cold-war.jpg)The Cold War was a prolonged period of geopolitical tension between major world powers, primarily the United States and the Soviet Union. It shaped global alliances, led to an arms race, space exploration, and influenced conflicts across the world.

1945Formation of the United Nations
[Formation of the United Nations](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/formation-of-the-united-nations/)[![formation-of-us](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/formation-of-us.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/formation-of-us.jpg)After World War II, the United Nations was established in 1945 to promote international cooperation, peace, and security. It aimed to prevent future global conflicts and foster diplomatic relations among nations.

1939–1945Second World War
[Second World War (1939–1945)](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/second-world-war/)[![world-war](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/world-war-2.jpg)](https://cooltimeline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/world-war-2.jpg)The Second World War was the largest and deadliest conflict in history, involving nations across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It began in 1939 and ended in 1945, resulting in massive political, social, and territorial changes worldwide.

1914 - 1918First World War
[First World War 1914-18](https://cooltimeline.com/timeline/first-world-war-1914-18/)

![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/PbwH1ZBnYds/hqdefault.jpg)
The First World War, also referred to as the Great War, lasted from 1914-1918. It was supposed to be **“The War to End All Wars.”**

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**Shortcode** (Above timeline uses this shortcode) :-

`
[[cool-timeline layout="default" designs="design-1" skin="default" category="bc-ad-timeline" show-posts="4" icons="dot" animations="slide-up" story-content="full" based="custom" compact-ele-pos="main-date" pagination="default" filters="no"]]
`