World history on maps

A chronological view of world history on interactive maps. Navigate the timeline across civilisations, individuals, and battles.

More than 568 area maps loaded — from 300,000 BC to this day

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Navigate civilisations, battles and individuals across an interactive globe spanning antiquity to today.

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Civilisations 17 Ancient to modern cultures, peoples and states Browse

Remarkable Individuals 1914 Rulers, thinkers, commanders and pioneers with full profiles Browse

Battles 5900 Engagements mapped with campaigns, commanders and outcomes View map