World history learning
Explore the stories that shaped our world
From the first humans to the modern world, discover history through short lessons, engaging quizzes and nine fascinating courses
- Short daily lessons
- Engaging quizzes
- Nine history courses
- Course certificates
A journey through time
Nine courses, a whole world to discover
Follow the story of humanity from the first steps to the modern era. 381 short lessons, with questions along the way to test what you remember.
- 1The Dawn of HumanityPrehistory to c. 1000 BCE6 modules · 37 lessons
- 2The Ancient Worldc. 550 BCE to 476 CE6 modules · 42 lessons
- 3The Middle Agesc. 500 to 15007 modules · 46 lessons
- 4Exploration and Empiresc. 1400 to 17006 modules · 38 lessons
- 5The Age of Revolutions1700s to 1820s5 modules · 33 lessons
- 6The Industrial Agec. 1760 to 19146 modules · 39 lessons
- 7The World Wars1914 to 19457 modules · 49 lessons
- 8The Cold War1945 to c. 19758 modules · 54 lessons
- 9The End of the Millennium1970s to 20007 modules · 43 lessons
From the first fires to the internet
Travel Through Time
The nine courses make one continuous story. Pick a period to see where it sits, what happened in it and where to start.
Course 1 of 9 · Prehistory to c. 1000 BCE
The Dawn of Humanity
Most of the human story happened before anyone wrote it down. People learned to make tools and fire, spread across the planet, took up farming and built the first cities.
- c. 300,000 years agoHomo sapiens appears in Africa
- The Ice AgePainting on cave walls
- c. 10,000 years agoFarming begins
The Dawn of Humanity, Prehistory to c. 1000 BCE
Learn. Quiz. Progress
A smarter way to explore history
Daily Lessons
Learn something new about history in short, engaging sessions
Interactive Quizzes
Put your knowledge to the test as you explore different historical periods
Track Your Progress
Follow your learning journey across the courses
Course Certificates
Celebrate your achievements as you complete each course
A Complete Historical Journey
Explore nine courses spanning the earliest humans to the end of the twentieth century
Try it before you install it
How Well Do You Know World History?
Five clues from five different periods. No sign-up, and your result is yours either way.
Case file · five clues
- Clue 1: current
- Clue 2: not yet
- Clue 3: not yet
- Clue 4: not yet
- Clue 5: not yet
Clue 1: A clay tablet
A tablet covered in wedge-shaped marks, among the earliest known writing. Which people of Mesopotamia developed it?
Certificates
Every journey deserves a milestone
Each of the nine courses has its own certificate of completion. Finish every module and you can issue yours in the app: a PDF with your name and the course title, ready to keep and to share.
Certificates are part of the Premium plan. They mark what you have learned in Chronos; they are not an academic or professional qualification.
Certificate of Completion
This certifies that
Alex Morgan
has completed the course
The Ancient World
The past builds a brighter tomorrow
More than an app. A journey through time
From the first humans to the modern world, Chronos helps you connect the dots, understand the present and see the bigger picture.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is Chronos?
Chronos is a mobile app that teaches world history through short lessons, quizzes and nine courses in chronological order, from the first humans to the end of the twentieth century.
How does Chronos help me learn world history?
Every course is a path of modules and lessons. You read a short lesson, answer questions along the way and watch your progress grow from one course to the next, so each period connects to the one before it.
Is Chronos suitable for beginners?
Yes. No prior knowledge is needed, only curiosity. The first course starts with the first humans and explains each step as it goes.
What historical periods does Chronos cover?
The Dawn of Humanity, The Ancient World, The Middle Ages, Exploration and Empires, The Age of Revolutions, The Industrial Age, The World Wars, The Cold War, The End of the Millennium. Together they run from the earliest humans to the turn of the millennium.
How do the quizzes work?
Questions appear as you move through a lesson, so you check what you have understood while it is still fresh. The quiz on this page is a small taste made for the website: it is not part of the app.
Can I learn history in short daily sessions?
Yes. Lessons are short, a few minutes each, so one a day fits into almost any routine, and the app always shows which lesson comes next.
Do I receive a certificate after completing a course?
Yes. Every course has its own certificate of completion. Finish all the modules of a course and you can issue it in the app as a PDF to keep and share. Certificates are part of the Premium plan.
How many courses are available?
Nine courses, with 381 lessons in total. The shortest has 33 lessons.
Where can I download Chronos?
Chronos is almost ready for the App Store and Google Play. The download buttons will appear on this page as soon as the app is published.
Is Chronos available for iOS and Android?
Yes. Chronos is made for iPhone and for Android phones.