Want to get a fast education in world history but you don’t want to spend a lot of money to take a college class? Welcome to HyperHistory, an online project that allows you to browse 3,000 years of human history. The best part? HyperHistory is completely free to use.
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Using HyperHistory
HyperHistory has a unique layout that allows users to navigate various subjects and periods of history quickly. An index on the left of the screen allows you to browse
- People
- History
- Events
- Maps
When you click on one of these subjects, a table at the right side of your screen reveals more options that allow you to focus on specific periods of history. For instance, if you click on “Maps,” you can then narrow your search to
- Early Civilizations
- Greek Civilizations
- Rome + Han China
- Barbarian Invasions
- Expansion of Islam
- Mongol Empires
- A.D. 1500-1800
You can also choose between Regional Maps, World War I and World War II.
Along the bottom of the site, an index divides pages into
- Science
- Culture
- Religion
- Politics
Clicking on one of these subjects reveals the true strength of HyperHistory. Each subject links to a timeline that contains important information such as the names of world leaders, scientists and cultural events.
This timeline makes it easier to see how history has unfolded over the past 3,000 years.
Although you might not earn a degree by reviewing the information on HyperHistory, you will certainly learn more about history than the vast majority of people in the world.
