INTERACTIVE WORLD HISTORY

Follow time.
Discover the world.

Start with a place on the map and step into an era. Connect a timeline, events, and stories to explore how the world changes.

Explore in your browser · No account needed · Desktop and mobile layouts

The classical world, illustrated in CivAtlas
Thematic illustration from the project · not a historical reconstruction

More than a timeline.

Read maps and stories together

Choose a region, period, or event. Explore places, narratives, and simplified civilization ranges. Expand the map and switch between the event list and reading panels.

English on the web, Chinese in WeChat

The website offers world-history maps, timelines, and a reading library in English. The WeChat Mini Program remains in Chinese. Reading progress is saved in your browser.

Sources, scope, and limitations.

This is an interactive selection of events, not a complete encyclopedia. Civilization ranges are simplified and do not represent precise historical borders or modern boundaries. Some exact dates and narrative details still need verification; the review pages explain the scope.

Thematic illustrations were generated by AI from text prompts for atmosphere, not as historical evidence. Read them alongside the references and content-review notes.

Read the content-review notes

Corrections, issues, and suggestions

For a historical or date correction, include the story title, the relevant passage, and a source that can be checked. For a technical issue, describe your device, browser, steps, and expected result. Suggestions are welcome too.

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