World History Encyclopedia

World History Foundation

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About this app

The non-profit World History Encyclopedia brings the globe’s most-read history publication to your fingertips, making comprehensive historical knowledge freely accessible to everyone with stories, maps, facts, timelines and illustrations.

VERIFIED HISTORICAL ACCURACY Every article in our library undergoes a rigorous academic-grade publication process and editorial review by historians. This ensures a reliable source for you to listen, watch or read. Whether you are a dedicated history enthusiast, a teacher seeking classroom resources, or a student researching a school project, we provide a verified companion for learning.

A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE History is a tapestry of diverse cultures. We take a truly global approach, bringing you stories of civilizations from every corner of the earth.

🔷 The Americas: Discover advanced social systems of the Aztec, Maya, and Inca, diverse Native American heritage and the complex history of the transatlantic slave trade.
🔷 Africa: Uncover powerful West African kingdoms, vast empires of Ethiopia, and the rich heritage of Great Zimbabwe - moving beyond traditional narratives.
🔷 Asia, India & the Pacific: Journey through ancient dynasties of China, the rich heritage of India, feudal Japan, and the settlements of the Pacific Islands.
🔷 Ancient Egypt & the Middle East: Explore the Nile and Silk Road trade, the legacy of the Phoenicians, and the Ottoman Empire.
🔷 Art & Culture: Trace the evolution of human creativity through our art history guide, image gallery, and cultural timelines.

FOR THE HISTORY ENTHUSIAST Dive into the tactical and human side of military conflict. From the massive scale of World War II to the legendary phalanxes of Ancient Greece, our archive is built for those exploring stories behind enemy lines.

🔶 Explore the Front Lines: Detailed accounts of major WW2 operations, including Army, Navy, and Marine history that changed the world.
🔶 Tactical Maps: Visualize the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, conquests of Napoleon, and shifting borders of Europe.
🔶 Global Strategies: Study the evolution of military technology and the leadership of history’s greatest generals through the ages.

THE ULTIMATE RESEARCH COMPANION Built for deep discovery, this digital encyclopedia is the perfect study guide for hobbies and school work alike. Find verified historical facts, maps and stories for homework and study sessions without the noise of unreliable search results.

🔷 Find Answers Quickly: Use our robust search and AI-driven research assistant for instant, accurate answers to complex historical questions.
🔷 Podcasts & Videos: Watch history come to life with integrated YouTube videos and listen to expert interviews via our official podcasts.
🔷 Cite with Confidence: All content is academically vetted and peer-reviewed for your research.
🔷 Offline Access: Download our library for personal study and read anytime, anywhere.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving history education worldwide. Our mission is supported by UNESCO and the European Association of History Educators. Institutions recommending our work include Oxford University and the School Library Journal. Our app is a window into our comprehensive website (https://www.worldhistory.org) and we offer a Membership program for dedicated supporters. Join us to fund free education and gain access to our monthly magazine and exclusive expert lectures.

CARRY THE WORLD'S HISTORY IN YOUR POCKET Download the official World History Encyclopedia app today and start your journey through the stories that shaped humanity.

Ratings and reviews

This is a fabulous history app. Finished reading an article about Hitler's hatred of the Jews. Was extremely impressed by several things. Two especially. One is that it is written in an easy to understand format, and the other is that it draws on the input of experts, who are quoted at times in the articles themselves. Having a bibliography at the end is great. And citations are drawn from them.

The feature I like best is the "save" feature. But there are two things that would make it better: 1) When going back to an article, it would be nice if the app automatically scrolled to the last position read. 2) To be able to change the font size.

It is amazing to finally have a reliable phone app for World History Encyclopedia! The app is easy to navigate, nice to look at and fast to load. I love it!

What’s new

Grand Opening! We are thrilled to introduce the official World History Encyclopedia app. Your journey into the past starts here.

Since 2009, we have been the world's most-read history publication on the web, trusted by millions of readers and recommended by institutions like Oxford University. Now, for the first time, our entire library is available in the palm of your hand.

What's new:
- Minor bug fixes.