Greek History

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Greek History turns 5,000 years of the Hellenic world into something you can explore with your thumb. Drag the timeline and watch cities rise, borders shift, and the great moments of Greek civilization light up on the map — from the Minoans to the Byzantine Empire and beyond. Interactive Timeline — Scrub through history from 3200 BCE to the modern era. Every date snaps to its period — Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine — so you always know where you are. Living Map — A beautiful map of Greece, the Aegean, and the Mediterranean updates as you move through time, dropping pins for the events, people, and cities of each era. Tap any pin to dive in. 132 Curated Entries — 68 events, 47 people, and 17 periods — the Birth of Democracy, Marathon and Thermopylae, the Golden Age of Athens, Alexander’s conquests, the founding of Massalia, the Byzantine Empire, and more. Rich Detail Pages — Each entry has its dates, place, a curated summary, a fuller history, period photos, and a one-tap link to read more on Wikipedia. Historical Atlas — Pinch and pan through gorgeous scanned antique maps (Shepherd’s Historical Atlas, public domain), with a built-in place search to find ancient cities and regions. Shifting Borders — See how the Greek world’s frontiers changed across 14 historical epochs. Events, People & Periods — Switch views to browse by what happened, who shaped it, or the eras that frame it all. Search Everything — Instantly find any battle, philosopher, city, or era by name, place, or theme. Favorites — Tap the heart to save the entries you love and build your own reading list. Fully Offline — All content lives on your device. No account, no sign-up, no internet required. Private by Design — No ads, no tracking, no analytics. Your favorites stay on your phone. Whether you’re a student, a traveler planning a trip to Greece, a history buff, or just curious how democracy, philosophy, and the polis began, Greek History is your pocket guide to the ancient world.