The Past is Now Present on Your Phone

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Free history education for everyone in the world.

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History in Your Pocket

Experience the world's most-read history encyclopedia in a brand-new, intuitive format. The World History Encyclopedia mobile app brings our huge library of historical knowledge into a format that fits your life, whether you’re a student, a teacher, or just someone who enjoys a good deep dive into antiquity.

Native Mobile App

We’ve created a clean experience for mobile screens. Stop doomscrolling on social media and turn your phone time into learning and entertainment!

Thousands of Articles

A truly global view on the interconnected history of human civilization from the Stone Age to the 20th century, across all cultures.

Maps, Illustrations & Media

History is a visual journey. Every article in the app includes high-quality images, custom-made historical maps and videos to provide context.

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Discover Trusted History Written by Experts

World History Encyclopedia's content is written by experts. Our staff writers and editors hold degrees in history and related subjects, applying academic standards to produce and review all submissions to the encyclopedia. All content is authored and reviewed by humans; we do not allow the use of artificial intelligence to create our content.

Recommended by Common Sense Education, Oxford University, the School Library Journal and many more!

Explore Thousands of Cultures & Civilizations

Discover the histories that shaped our world through a vast library of articles covering everything from ancient empires via medieval knights to the 20th century. Use our AI-enhanced search tool to find specific topics or browse the curated article feed to learn something new every day. Every entry is supported by historical maps, high-quality images and videos, providing the visual context you need to understand the civilizations that came before us.

Take History Offline

Keep your research moving even when you’re off the grid. Save articles directly to your personal library for offline reading. This ensures that the articles, maps and images you need are always available at your fingertips, whether you’re traveling, commuting, or simply away from a reliable internet connection. History is always in your pocket!

Optimized for All Device Types

Whether you are on a phone or a tablet, iOS or Android, new devices or old. A wealth of historical knowledge is waiting at your fingertips!