Have you ever struggled with the background of characters in a novel? Do you want your creations to be closer to historical reality? Today, I want to share a treasure trove website - allhistory.com, which will take you on a wonderful journey of exploring history.
It all started when I was reading "The Republic" and wanted to delve into the historical background of the characters and their relationships. By chance, I discovered the website allhistory.com, which seemed to open a door to history for me.
Travel through time and witness the changes in history
The most appealing feature of allhistory.com is its unique time-travel function. You can choose a country, then slide the timeline to witness the historical events of that country in different periods. For example, sliding back to ancient Greece in the 5th century BC, you will see the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta, as well as the birth of great thinkers like Socrates and Plato.
See the big picture and grasp the world's context
In addition to the timeline, allhistory.com also provides a world map mode. Enter a specific time point, and you will see the distribution of multiple dynasties, major events, and famous figures across the globe at that time. For example, while reading "The Republic," through the map function, I clearly understood the geographical locations of Athens and Sparta, as well as the distribution of countries around the world at that time, giving me a more intuitive understanding of the war background in the book.