History Matters The Invention of Time A now commonplace device, Joseph Priestley’s timeline revolutionised how we view history. Emily Thomas | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 8 August 2023 To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.