Journey Through Time
Explore the historic trails, ancient trade routes, and legendary expeditions that shaped our world. Walk in the footsteps of history.
Get access to our latest historical discoveries
Interactive Maps
Featured: The Silk Road
4,000 miles of ancient trade routes connecting East and West
New Discovery
Roman Road Network
Virtual Tour
Oregon Trail
Discover History's Greatest Journeys
Powerful tools and rich content to explore the routes that shaped civilizations, connected cultures, and changed the course of history.
Interactive Historical Maps
Explore detailed maps of ancient routes with layers showing historical borders, settlements, and waypoints.
Educational Content
In-depth articles, timelines, and context about each route's historical significance and impact.
Virtual Tours
Experience historic journeys through immersive virtual tours and 360° imagery of key locations.
Expert Commentary
Learn from historians and archaeologists who provide insights and analysis on each route.
Timeline Views
See how routes evolved over centuries with our dynamic timeline visualization tools.
Global Coverage
From Roman roads to Polynesian voyages, explore historic routes across all six inhabited continents.
How It Works
Embark on your historical journey in three simple steps
Choose an Era
Browse routes by time period, from ancient civilizations to the Age of Exploration and beyond.
Explore the Route
Use our interactive maps to trace the path, discover key locations, and learn about the journey.
Dive Deeper
Access expert commentary, primary sources, and multimedia content to enrich your understanding.
Loved by History Enthusiasts
Join educators, researchers, and curious minds exploring history
“MapHistory has transformed how I teach ancient civilizations. The interactive maps bring history to life for my students.”
Dr. Sarah Chen
History Professor
“As a history enthusiast, I've never seen such comprehensive coverage of historic routes. The Silk Road content is phenomenal.”
Michael R.
History Buff
“The virtual tours are incredible. I could trace the Oregon Trail from my living room and feel connected to those pioneers.”
Jennifer K.
Educator
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that fits your historical curiosity
Explorer
Perfect for casual history lovers
- Access to 50+ historic routes
- Basic map viewing
- Educational articles
- Community forums
Historian
For dedicated history enthusiasts
- All 200+ historic routes
- Interactive map tools
- Virtual tours
- Expert commentary
- Timeline visualizations
- Download resources
Institution
For schools and organizations
- Everything in Historian
- Classroom tools
- Student accounts
- Curriculum integration
- Analytics dashboard
- Priority support
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