The past is at your fingertips with these history apps. Travel back to Ancient Rome and onto the Industrial Revolution to learn about the people, discoveries, art, and events that have shaped our world. Your journey awaits.

There's more to the story with History Extra. Whether you want to uncover the saga of Henry VIII's wives or the origins of Halloween, the experts at the magazines BBC History and BBC History Revealed have stories for every type of history buff. Read articles, stream a podcast, or dive in deeper with a video masterclass – downloading them to your personal archive allows you to revisit the past whenever you like.

Ever wondered what happened on this day 500 years ago? Discover the key people and events that changed history on the Historical Calendar app. It's easy to find which famous (or infamous) figures share your birthday or search for a place and explore its major holidays or natural disasters. Check the app daily to build your chronological know-how, and quiz yourself to strengthen your memory.

Hello History brings the past to life. Search by name or topic then jump into an AI-generated chat (Don't worry, they'll break the ice). Ask Picasso why he felt so blue, get style advice from Audrey Hepburn, or choose from a collection of curated chats to discover key players in science, philosophy, and more – all of your messages are saved so you can pick up where you left off any time.

Improve your art literacy in minutes a day. An introduction to famous artworks like Vincent van Gogh's "Starry Night" lays the foundation for your studies as you progress through movements like Surrealism and onto different forms. Save the artworks you love to create the gallery of your dreams then test your art aficionado status with a quiz.

Follow your curiosity wherever it leads with the Google Arts & Culture app. Use Street View to stroll around Stonehenge or transport yourself through the doors of Mexico City's Museo Soumaya. Match your pet pics to famous artworks, play puzzles with friends, or take an AR gallery tour, among other ways to immerse yourself in history, art, and design.