The Duolingo for history
Yes, there's a Duolingo for history. Tomo turns it into the same daily game: short levels, streaks and quick quizzes, about five minutes a day. Start with one of 100+ free history courses, or type the exact topic you want and Tomo builds the course in about two minutes.
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Start with these history courses
Living with the Old Gods
Discover the magic of ancient Ireland through the lens of the landscape itself. Learn how to spot the traces of the gods in the hills, celebrate the turning seasons, and understand the myths that still shape Irish culture today.
Getting to Know Jesus
Discover the man who changed the world through the lens of radical kindness and boundary-breaking love. Explore his most famous stories and why his message still resonates with billions today.
Aztec and Maya: Myth, Land, and Time
Explore how the rugged landscapes of Mesoamerica shaped the gods, calendars, and empires of the Aztec and Maya civilizations.
Living Like a Roman
Step into the sandals of a Roman citizen to see how they conquered the world and built a lasting empire. From gladiator fights to clever engineering, discover why their way of life still shapes ours today.
Secrets of the Pharaohs and Pyramids
Step into the sandals of an explorer to uncover how the pyramids were built and what life was like for the powerful kings and queens of the Nile. Master the mysteries of the desert and learn to read the stories left behind in stone.
The American Experiment: Power, Policy, and Perception
Deconstruct the mechanics of American hegemony from the constitutional floor to the global stage. Master the friction between founding ideals and realpolitik while analyzing how the world truly views the 'City upon a Hill'.
The Betrayal of Charlie Kirk
An exhaustive forensic and psychological deep-dive into the 1891 murder of Charlie Kirk. Analyze the breakdown of trust, the mechanics of the ambush, and the legal precedents set by one of the era's most notorious acts of treachery.
The Dawn of Farming
Trace the 10,000-year journey from wandering foragers to the first settled villages. Discover how a few lucky seeds and tamed animals changed the course of human history forever.
Voyages of the Great Ocean
Master the history of the world's largest ocean. From ancient wayfinders and the Tongan Empire to the complex legacy of global colonization and modern cultural resilience.
Tomo and Duolingo, side by side
| Duolingo | Tomo | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A language (plus math, music, chess) | Any topic, including history |
| The format | Daily game: levels, streaks, XP | Same daily game: levels, streaks, hearts, XP |
| Time per day | About 5 minutes | About 5 minutes |
| Price | Free, with a paid tier | Free plan, optional Pro |
More history courses
- The Great War: Beyond the Trenches
- Atlantis: Power and Politics of the Lost Empire
- British History: Crown, State, and Empire
- Carthage: The Punic Empire
- Etiqueta da Realeza Britânica
- Greek Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and Monsters
- How Maps Shape History
- K-Pop: From Seoul to the World
- Life in the Soviet Union
- Mastering the Steel Giants
- Norse Mythology
- The Corps of Discovery: Beyond the Basics
- The Fire of Florence: Savonarola’s Vision
- The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok
- The Magic of Nintendo
- The Secret History of Great Wealth
- The Tudor Court: Power, Politics, and the Six Queens
- Empires of the Sun and Sword
- Eras That Shaped Human History
- Messianic Prophecy: The Old Testament Blueprint
- Myths, Beasts, and Ancient Mysteries
- The Story of Yellow
- Al Capone: The Rise and Fall of a Kingpin
- Alexander Hamilton: The Private Life
- Ancient Civilizations: Power and Connection
- Ancient Egypt: Power and the Nile
- Ancient Israel: Society, Law, and Spirit
- AP World History: The Modern Era
- Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom
- Belles and Gentlemen of the South
Questions
Is there a Duolingo for history?
Yes. Tomo works like Duolingo, with levels, streaks and quick quizzes a few minutes a day, and it covers history along with any other topic you can type. There are 100+ free history courses to start with.
Does Duolingo teach history?
No. Beyond languages, Duolingo covers math, music and chess. Tomo brings the same daily game to history.
Can I learn one specific history topic?
Yes. Type the exact topic, for example "the fall of Rome", and Tomo builds a full course on it in about two minutes.
Is it free?
Yes. Tomo has a free plan that doesn't expire. No credit card.
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