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Timeline programs can be so varied in what content is offered. Some timeline programs allow you to input your information to create a timeline. This site has some preset content for Europe as far back as 1801. There is not a lot of content, but what is there might be helpful for a student creating a mashup and needs some good photos of early culture of Europe. The site is presently in beta, so keep and eye on it so see where it goes!

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I have always wanted to paint a world map on the blacktop at our school. Our students study many places in the world for science, current events and geography, so why not see where they are in relationship to the USA? Many years ago when I was an assistant principal, we found a price of $600 just for a map of the US, but it was too pricey at the time. Now National Geographic has a FREE kit you can download from their site. In addition to the map toolkit, there is a companion CD with lesson plans, templates and many other ideas for teachers. Look for the "Mapping the Americas" title on their page.