This paper is an attempt to focus briefly the history of translation right from the time when writing was not introduced to the present day when translation has become an essential tool in every sphere of activity. No doubt translation is an old phenomenon in literature and has gained much importance with the passage of time. Translations were going in earlier periods and are still going on with zeal and zest. It is believed to be a Roman invention. The most ancient work in translation is considered to be that of Rosetta Stone of second century B.C. In the last century scholars took keen interest in translation which provided best results. Translation has its own history and possesses glorious past and a bright future. We are doing translations for centuries and will continue to do it till world exists. Translations are taking place in every corner of the world which helped in improving the ways of life which is a good sign for its bright future.