MapTools
Maps of History
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Plotly

Maps of History: Historical map views from 3400 BCE to 2024, explored through an AI chat that moves the map as it answers. Plotly: Interactive maps in Python, R and JavaScript charts.

Maps of HistoryPlotly
CategoryGeospatial Data VisualizationGeospatial Data Visualization
Pricing modelFreemiumOpen source
Starts atSee websiteFree
Free tier——
Open sourceNoYes
Software licence—MIT
API——
PlatformsPython, R, JavaScript
Made by——
Commercial useCheck termsCheck terms
Export / print imagesCheck termsCheck terms
Offline / cachingCheck termsCheck terms
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Maps of History features

  • AI history chat linked to an interactive map
  • Timeline of historical views from 3400 BCE to 2024, showing the nearest available source where a year has none
  • 21 guided atlases told chapter by chapter
  • Map quizzes and exams for each atlas
  • AP and IB History map pages
  • 10 free chat exchanges; paid plans for more
  • AI answers and classifications can contain errors
Maps of History alternatives

Plotly features

  • Choropleth and scatter maps
  • Tile maps
  • Dash apps
  • Python, R and JS
Plotly alternatives

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