TimeMaps Atlas of World History is a web atlas for exploring history from 3500 BCE to the early 21st century. It brings together more than 1,000 maps about world, regional, country, and civilization histories. Its core atlas follows twenty shared dates at world, regional, and country levels, while an accompanying encyclopedia provides more detailed topic coverage. Extension Units add deeper map sequences about selected historical episodes and developments; these units are part of the Premium service, while the atlas itself remains free to use. TimeMaps presents the atlas as a resource for teachers and students, including classroom presentations and student projects. Interactive timelines are included. Its listed yearly plans range from Single User at 24.99 USD per year to Whole Institution at 299.99 USD per year; teacher plans include a 7-day free trial. TimeMaps has paused new Premium subscriptions and says existing subscriptions will be supported until they expire. The usage guide identifies Central Asia as a gap in map coverage, with plans to add it in due course.
Who it is for
It suits teachers, students, and other readers exploring history through maps, an encyclopedia, and interactive timelines. Class-use licensing and student access are listed in some plans, though new Premium subscriptions are paused.
What is good
- More than 1,000 maps across several geographic scales
- Twenty shared dates organize core atlas maps
- Includes an encyclopedia and interactive timelines
- Atlas remains free to use
What to know first
- Central Asia is not yet covered
- Extension Units require Premium access
- New Premium subscriptions are paused
Verdict
The atlas combines broad historical map coverage with encyclopedia material and classroom-oriented options. Check the Central Asia gap and Premium subscription pause if those affect your plans.
Get started with TimeMaps Atlas of World History
- Open the TimeMaps website
- Use the free atlas on the web
- Choose a listed annual plan if you need teacher licensing or student access
- Start the 7-day trial where offered
- Use the help section for service guidance
Limits to know first
The free atlas does not include Premium Extension Units. Single User is personal access, while student access is limited to up to 40 students on Single Teacher Plus and up to 1,000 students on Whole Institution.
Questions about TimeMaps Atlas of World History
Is TimeMaps Atlas of World History free?
The atlas remains free to use. Paid plans start at 24.99 USD per year, and selected plans include a 7-day free trial.
Which platforms are available?
TimeMaps is available on the web.
What does Single Teacher Plus include?
It costs 69.99 USD per year and covers one teacher plus up to 40 students, classroom licensing, the atlas, key topics, teacher guidance, and no adverts.
Is Premium available to new subscribers?
TimeMaps says it has paused new Premium subscriptions and will support existing subscriptions until they expire.
What historical areas does the atlas cover?
The maps cover key world regions, but the usage guide says Central Asia will be added in due course.
TimeMaps Atlas of World History plans and pricing
All plansCompared on history learning apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Lesson style
- mixed
- Interactive timelines
- Yes
- Available platforms
- Web
