Collections
Go deeper, one chapter at a time.
Themed collections like Ancient Worlds follow empires, trade routes and the first civilizations from episode to episode.
Try three short history reads →The history app for curious minds
A little less scrolling.
A lot more history.
Short, narrated stories about the people and moments that shaped the world. Watch, listen or read, then check what you remember with a quick quiz. About five minutes a day.
Free to download · Optional in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad · iOS 18+
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- Narrated storiesWatch, listen or read along
- Interactive mapFrom 3000 BCE to 2025
- Quick quizzesRemember what you learn
- Daily streaksA five-minute habit
From the Histia App Store listing
5,000 years of world history, one map
- 3000 BCEAncient worlds
- 500 BCEClassical empires
- 500 CEMiddle Ages
- 1450Renaissance
- 1776Revolutions
- 1914World wars
- 2025Today
How it works
Three steps. About five minutes.
One story you’ll remember.
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1Pick a story
Start with a famous leader, an empire or a turning point. Collections like Ancient Worlds give you a natural next chapter.
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2Watch, listen or read
Cinematic visuals and narration, with the text on screen when you want to read along. Many stories fit a short break.
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3Check what you remember
Answer a few quick questions, keep your streak going and pick up where you left off next time.
Start your first story free
Free to download on the App Store · iPhone & iPad
Explore through time
Put every story on the map.
Slide from 3000 BCE to 2025 and see where history happened. Some markers open a story right away; others are marked “coming soon”.
- See empires, voyages and revolutions in their place
- Jump from a marker straight into its story
- Notice what was happening elsewhere at the same time
Your routine
Watch your curiosity add up.
Keep a streak, collect stamps and level up your History Passport as you finish stories.
Build a five-minute routine →Inside the app
History you can step into.
From your first story to your History Passport: the six screenshots from our App Store listing.
Learning guides
A good place to start.
Choose an app, find your first topic, or build a daily routine. Each guide gives you something practical to try.
Beginners
Learn history as a beginner
A first-week plan: choose a question, build a timeline, and follow your curiosity.
Read the guide →
Ancient history
Start exploring ancient history
A route through Egypt, Greece and Rome, with museum sources and Ancient Worlds stories.
Read the guide →
Big question
Why is history important?
Seven practical reasons the past still matters, with evidence and honest limits.
Read the guide →
Compare apps
Best history apps for adults in 2026
An ownership-disclosed comparison across microlearning, reference, documentaries and quizzes.
Read the guide →
Daily routine
How to learn history in 5 minutes a day
A concrete seven-day routine built around one question, recall and source checking.
Read the guide →
Quiz
20 history trivia questions with answers
From the pyramids to Apollo 11. Tap an answer to see whether you are right and why.
Take the quiz →
Listening
Audio learning for history
Compare listening with reading, then try a practical listen, recall, verify routine.
Read the guide →
Map
Interactive world history map
72 turning points pinned where they happened. Free to use and to embed.
Open the map →History Library
Big history questions, answered in plain English
Source-linked answers that separate records, historical accounts and disputed interpretation. Some topics are also available in the app.
Egypt · 30 BCE
How did Cleopatra die?
What Plutarch actually wrote about the asp, and what he admitted no one knew.
Europe · 1914
What caused World War 1?
The assassination was only the spark: the five weeks that set Europe ablaze.
Berlin · 1989
Why did the Berlin Wall fall?
A bungled press conference, a rotten system, and one night without a shot.
- Egypt · c. 2600 BCE
How were the Egyptian pyramids built?
Paid crews, wetted sand, 2.3 million blocks: what the evidence really shows. - Rome · 44 BCE
Who killed Julius Caesar, and why?
60 conspirators, 23 wounds, and a plot that backfired into empire. - Rome · 476 CE
Why did the Roman Empire fall?
Not one cause but a cascade, and why the East survived 1,000 more years. - England · 1536
Why was Anne Boleyn executed?
What the trial record proves, what it alleges, and what historians still debate. - Timeline
Ancient civilizations timeline
Compare 16 overlapping societies by approximate date and region. - Library
Browse the full History Library
Empires, revolutions, wars and the people behind them.
Before your first story
A few things worth knowing.
Still deciding? Compare Histia with other ways to learn history.
Compare history learning apps →What is Histia?
Histia is a history learning app for iPhone and iPad. It brings together short world history stories, narration, cinematic visuals, daily facts, quiz rounds, favorites, and a map through time.
Is Histia free?
Histia is free to download, with optional in-app purchases. Free to download does not mean every story or feature is included at no cost. Check the App Store and the in-app offer for current access and pricing.
Is Histia a history app for adults and beginners?
Histia suits curious adults and beginners who prefer short stories to start exploring a topic. No prior history knowledge is needed to begin. It is not a complete school course or an exam preparation program.
Can I listen to history stories?
Yes. Stories with narration let you listen and follow cinematic visuals. You can also bring up the text to read along.
Are all stories five minutes long?
Story lengths vary. About five minutes is a useful starting routine, rather than a fixed length for every story. Check the duration before you start, and return later if you need more time.
Does Histia include history quizzes and a timeline map?
Yes. Quiz availability and question sets vary by story and app version. The map lets you explore events through time; some markers open stories and others show content that is still to come.
Which devices can I use?
Histia is available for iPhone and iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later. The app is in English. Use the App Store link to check compatibility with your device.
Your next story is waiting.
From ancient empires to the Moon landing, one short story at a time. Download Histia and follow your curiosity.
Download Free on the App StoreFree to download · Optional in-app purchases · iPhone & iPad · iOS 18+