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66 free history courses, each a game you play five minutes a day. Pick one, or build your own.
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Free History courses
66 history courses and counting, including The Cadbury Legacy: Crafting a Chocolate Empire and Mastering Chinese Coinage. Each is a full game with levels, streaks, and quick quizzes, the kind you actually finish instead of bookmarking for later.
The Cadbury Legacy: Crafting a Chocolate Empire
Go beyond the wrapper to discover how a small Quaker shop transformed the way the world eats chocolate. Explore the innovations in purity and social reform that turned a family business into a global household name.
Mastering Chinese Coinage
Move beyond basic identification to master the nuances of script variations, minting techniques, and the cultural history of Chinese currency. Learn to distinguish rare imperial issues from common cash and spot the subtle signs of authentic historical pieces.
Thinking Like a History Detective
Stop memorizing dates and start solving mysteries. Learn how to spot bias, piece together clues from the past, and uncover the hidden stories behind the world we live in today.
Greek Mythology: Beyond the Basics
Move past the famous names to discover the complex family feuds, tragic ironies, and forgotten monsters of the ancient world. Master the hidden connections that turn simple myths into a grand, interconnected epic.
The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok
Step into the boots of the world's most famous Viking. From raiding shores to ruling kingdoms, discover how a legendary farmer became a myth that shook the foundations of Europe.
The Road to World War II
Discover why the 'war to end all wars' didn't bring peace. Follow the journey from the shaky truce of 1918 to the global explosion of 1939.
The Magic of Bali
Go beyond the beaches to discover the soul of the Island of the Gods. Learn how ancient kings, unique traditions, and a resilient spirit shaped this tropical paradise.
Living Like a Pharaoh: The Egyptian Cosmos
Master the complex interplay of Ma'at and chaos in the Nile Valley. Move beyond basic myths to navigate the Duat, interpret temple liturgies, and understand the political theology of the god-kings.
Beyond the K-Drama: Real Korean History
Move past the screen and discover the real stories behind Korea's most famous eras. We'll debunk common myths from historical dramas and explore how ancient traditions still shape modern Seoul.
Life at the Pharaoh's Table
Step inside the golden palaces of Amenhotep III and IV to see how Egypt's most powerful family lived. From royal nurseries to the radical changes of the Sun King, discover the human side of the pharaohs.
Surviving the St. Lawrence: Life in New France
Step beyond the history books to experience the grit and ingenuity required to build a life in the North American wilderness. Discover how early settlers adapted their European traditions to survive harsh winters and forge complex alliances.
Life in the High Middle Ages
Step into the 1100s to see how people actually lived, fought, and built a new world. From the chaos of the battlefield to the beauty of the first cathedrals, discover the era that shaped modern Europe.
The Persian Tapestry: A Journey Through Iran
Move beyond the headlines to explore the deep cultural roots and shifting power dynamics of the Iranian plateau. Discover how a crossroads of civilizations shaped modern identity through poetry, politics, and persistence.
The Age of Global Connections
Discover how the modern world was born through daring voyages, revolutionary ideas, and the first global trade networks. Learn how different cultures collided and changed each other forever.
The Salem Witch Trials
Step into the shoes of a 1692 villager to see how a small town spiraled into a deadly panic. Learn to spot the signs of mass hysteria and discover why this dark moment still haunts us today.
The Social Spirit: How Alcohol Shaped History
Discover how humanity's favorite drinks built civilizations, fueled revolutions, and changed the way we socialize. Explore the hidden history behind the glass in your hand.
The Tudor Court: Power, Politics, and the Six Queens
Move beyond the rhyme and explore the high-stakes political maneuvers that defined Henry VIII's reign. Discover how six women navigated a dangerous court to shape the future of the English monarchy.
Germany: From Many to One
Discover how a collection of scattered kingdoms became a modern powerhouse. Explore the stories of emperors, thinkers, and ordinary people who rebuilt a nation from the ground up.
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 Human Tapestry: A Global History
Move beyond dates and kings to see how trade, climate, and ideas stitched our world together. Discover the hidden connections that shaped the modern era and why civilizations rise and fall.
Hawaiian Sovereignty: From Occupation to Restoration
Master the legal, political, and historical complexities of the Hawaiian Kingdom's status. Move beyond activism into the rigorous frameworks of international law, de-occupation strategies, and the feasibility of modern state restoration.
How Maps Shape History
Discover how mountains, rivers, and deserts didn't just sit there—they decided where empires rose and how cultures met. See the world through the eyes of the people who had to cross it.
MKUltra: The Science of Influence
Go beyond the headlines to explore the Cold War quest for mind control. Discover how the CIA tested the limits of human psychology and the lasting impact these experiments had on modern ethics.
Living Like a Roman
Step into the sandals of an ancient Roman to see how they really lived, from their strange snacks to their high-tech inventions. Discover why the secrets of the Empire still shape the way we live in Italy today.
Norse Mythology
Step into the world of Vikings to meet powerful gods, mischievous giants, and legendary monsters. Learn how these ancient stories shaped a culture of bravery and how the world was predicted to end.
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.
Black History: The Global Journey
Go beyond the basics to explore the powerful movements, hidden figures, and cultural revolutions that shaped the modern world. Trace the path from ancient empires to modern-day global influence.
The Great Refusal: American Counter-Culture and the Domestic Frontier
Explore how the post-war American dream was dismantled and reimagined through radical aesthetics, communal living, and the subversion of the suburban ideal. Trace the evolution from mid-century conformity to the psychedelic liberation of the 1970s.
India: The Fabric of Power
Move beyond dates and dynasties to see how trade, faith, and rebellion stitched together the world's largest democracy. Explore the hidden threads that connect ancient silk routes to the modern global stage.
The Fire of Florence: Savonarola’s Vision
Step into the radical world of Girolamo Savonarola, the monk who challenged the Renaissance. Learn how he transformed a city through moral reform, political upheaval, and the famous Bonfire of the Vanities.
The Revolutionary War: Beyond the Battlefield
Step into the boots of a colonist to see how a ragtag group of rebels outmaneuvered an empire. Explore the secret alliances, high-stakes espionage, and the messy reality of building a new nation from scratch.
The Great War: Beyond the Trenches
Move beyond basic dates to understand the human experience, the shifting maps of empires, and the technological leaps that changed warfare forever. Discover how a single spark ignited a global fire that still shapes our world today.
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.
The Secret History of Great Wealth
Ever wonder how the world's richest families actually built their fortunes? Go behind the scenes of history's biggest bank accounts to see the moves they made and the systems they used.
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.
Sculpting a Mountain
Go beyond the postcard to discover the engineering marvel of carving granite on a massive scale. Learn how workers used dynamite and precision tools to transform a cliffside into a national landmark.
Reading Ancient Time
Unlock the secrets of the world's oldest calendars. Learn to read dates, seasons, and festival times directly from 5,000-year-old clay tablets.
Explorers of Time and Place
Go beyond basic facts to discover how people shaped our world and how our surroundings shape us. Learn to piece together the past like a detective and read the secrets of the landscape.
Athena: The Goddess of Wisdom
Step into the sandals of the most powerful goddess in Olympus. Learn how to think like a strategist, win your battles with brains over brawn, and discover why Athena is still the ultimate symbol of wisdom today.
Thinking Like a History Detective
Stop memorizing dates and start solving mysteries. Learn how to piece together the past using the clues left behind by real people.
The Historian's Detective Kit
Move beyond memorizing dates and start uncovering the 'why' behind the past. Learn to spot bias, decode propaganda, and piece together the hidden stories that shaped our modern world.
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.
Living Like an Egyptian
Step into the sandals of the people who built the pyramids. Discover how everyday life, from fashion to farming, created one of the greatest civilizations in history.
Marriage: The Power Behind the Vows
Go beyond the white dress to discover how marriage was used as a tool for survival, wealth, and social control. Explore how an ancient contract for land and labor transformed into a modern quest for love.
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.
The Shipwreck of Paul: Malta’s Apostolic Legacy
Trace the transformative 100 days of the Apostle Paul on Malta through the lens of 'Providential Hospitality.' Analyze the intersection of Lucan narrative, Roman maritime law, and the archaeological evidence of the Melite shipwreck.
Mastering the Steel Giants
Step into the commander's seat and learn how to operate, identify, and outsmart the most famous tanks of World War II. From basic maneuvers to the high-stakes chess of armored warfare, you'll discover why these machines changed history.
Unlock the Heart of Korea
Go beyond the screen and understand the real Korea. Learn to read the clever alphabet, navigate a Seoul street, and discover the ancient stories that shaped modern K-culture.
Five Friends Across the Ocean
Discover how five different countries—Canada, Australia, the UK, the US, and New Zealand—share a common history and a special bond. Explore the traditions, symbols, and stories that make these 'cousin' nations unique yet connected.
Ancient Egypt: Power and the Nile
Move beyond basic pyramids to discover how the Nile's rhythm shaped a civilization's soul. Explore the complex dance between divine kingship, the afterlife, and the everyday people who built an empire.
The Great Molasses Flood
Step into the sticky streets of 1919 Boston to uncover the mystery of a giant wave of syrup. Explore rare photos and hear the voices of those who survived the strangest disaster in history.
Lunar Sovereignty: The Moon as the Celestial Father
Move beyond basic phases and explore the moon as a governing force in human history. Discover how the 'Heavenly Father' archetype shaped ancient calendars, navigation, and the psychological connection to the night sky.
The Historian's Lens
Move beyond memorizing dates and start questioning how the stories of our past are built. Learn to spot bias, compare conflicting accounts, and understand why the 'truth' of history changes over time.
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 Story of Yellow
Discover how a single color shaped human history, from the first cave paintings to the high-fashion runways of today. Learn to spot the hidden meanings and rare materials behind the world's brightest hue.
The Old-Fashioned Saturday Bath
Step back in time to discover how families stayed clean before modern plumbing. Learn the hard work, traditions, and tools behind the weekly washday ritual.
The Rise of the Elevator
Go beyond the buttons to discover how vertical travel transformed our cities. Explore the mechanical breakthroughs and safety innovations that allowed buildings to finally touch the clouds.
The Corps of Discovery: Beyond the Basics
Go beyond the simple map to explore the intense logistics, scientific breakthroughs, and complex tribal diplomacy of the most famous American trek. Discover how a small group survived the unknown through grit and unexpected alliances.
The Revolutionary War: Beyond the Basics
Move past simple dates and names to understand the complex power struggles and personal risks that birthed a nation. Explore the hidden strategies, shifting loyalties, and global consequences of the American fight for independence.
The Magic of Nintendo
Discover how a small playing card company transformed into a global gaming giant. Follow the journey of the creative minds who reinvented how the world plays.
Ancient Egypt: Beyond the Pyramids
Step back in time to discover the daily lives, hidden magic, and incredible inventions of the people who lived along the Nile. Learn how they worked, played, and prepared for the afterlife in one of history's most fascinating civilizations.
K-Pop: From Seoul to the World
Discover the music, dance, and culture that took the world by storm. Learn how your favorite groups are formed and what makes K-pop more than just a music genre.
Pirates: The Real Golden Age
Step aboard and discover the true lives of the outlaws who ruled the seas. From hidden treasures to life on a ship, learn what it was really like to be a pirate.
Samurai & Shoguns: Feudal Japan
Step back in time to an era of brave warriors, powerful lords, and hidden spies. Learn how the samurai lived, fought, and shaped the history of Japan for centuries.
The Great Race to the Stars
Travel back to a time when two superpowers competed to leave the Earth behind. Discover the brave pilots, giant rockets, and incredible inventions that changed our world forever.
The Silk Road: Trade That Shaped the World
Journey across ancient deserts and mountains to discover how the world's first global trade network connected East and West. Explore the exchange of luxury goods, revolutionary ideas, and diverse cultures that built the modern world.
Why learn history on Tomo?
Wikipedia rabbit holes and YouTube videos rarely stick. Tomo turns history into bite-size lessons with quizzes and streaks, so what you learn actually lands, and you actually finish. Five minutes a day, taught in a voice you pick.
Questions
Are the History courses on Tomo free?
Yes. Every History course is free during Tomo's early access. No credit card, no waitlist. Join now and keep it free when paid plans launch.
What history courses can I take on Tomo?
The Cadbury Legacy: Crafting a Chocolate Empire, Mastering Chinese Coinage, Thinking Like a History Detective, Greek Mythology: Beyond the Basics, The Legend of Ragnar Lothbrok, The Road to World War II, The Magic of Bali, and Living Like a Pharaoh: The Egyptian Cosmos, plus 58 more. Every one is free during early access and built as a game, and new history courses get added all the time.
How does Tomo teach history?
Tomo turns each history topic into a gamified course: levels, streaks, and quick quizzes you play five minutes a day. You pick the teaching style, from a clear Professor to a playful Storyteller.
Can I create my own history course?
Yes. If you don't see the history topic you want, type it into Tomo and it builds a full course for you in a couple of minutes.
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