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History in 5 minutes

Four eras we cover — each opens one strong essay.

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What makes HR different

01
Sourced stories

Essays that show where the history comes from.

02
Map-first exploration

Time Travel puts people and places on the map.

03
The iPhone app

History Republic is free to download, with maps and timelines in your pocket.

Your first week

Four small moves — a story, a place on the map, the app, and the weekly note.

Caesar’s night crossing at the Rubicon
Day 1

Cross the Rubicon

One river, no going back

~7 min read

Read Day 1
Time Travel map — Rubicon pin, 49 BC
Day 2–3

Open the map

Rubicon pin, 49 BC — slide the timeline

One pin on the map

Open the map
History Republic iPhone app — Time Travel map
Day 4

Carry it with you

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Maps and timelines on your phone

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