MAPPER
the atlas for time travelers
Explore the political world from 2400 BCE to the present. Watch empires rise and fall, follow migrations, and navigate history one year at a time.
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What is Mapper?
Mapper is an interactive historical atlas covering the entire world over a span of 2,129 years of political history from 2400 BCE thru the current coverage limit of 272 BCE. Every coloured region represents a real polity at a specific point in history.
Where do I start?
Click Open the Atlas, then type a year into the Date box (e.g.
44 for 44 CE, or -500 for 500 BCE) and press Display. The map will render the political world for that year.How do I navigate the map?
Drag to pan • Scroll to zoom • Double-click to zoom in • Right-click any region to identify it.
How do I travel through time?
Use the timeline slider at the bottom of the screen, type a new year in the Date box, or press the ⇒ button to animate forward automatically.
What dates are covered?
The atlas currently covers 2400 BCE to 272 BCE. Historical content is being added continuously — earlier periods have broader brushstrokes, while the classical and medieval eras are the most detailed.