Globe of History
Interactive 3D globe visualizing 6,000 years of history.
193 followers
Interactive 3D globe visualizing 6,000 years of history.
193 followers
Explore battles, philosophers, inventions and more on an interactive 3D map. Filter by era and category to see how history unfolds across the globe. Powered by a custom AI data factory. **Desktop only for now**
Globe of History
MultiDrive
@yamsasson Thank you. I really like it, especially that you take the facts!
minimalist phone: creating folders
Man, this is brilliant idea – students should use it in the lessons of history. Is there a possibility to add some historical events by users?
Globe of History
@busmark_w_nika
Right now, I don't have a direct 'add event' feature because I'm strict about verifying data sources to prevent misinformation. However, a 'Suggest an Event' button is definitely on the roadmap for future updates!
minimalist phone: creating folders
@yamsasson Fair enough, still think it is one of the most useful launches today :)
Congratulations on the launch, Yam!
When the AI collects and verifies historical information, how do you make sure the details are not influenced by biased or incomplete sources on Wikipedia or Wikidata? Do you have any manual review or quality control in place or is the verification fully automated right now?
Globe of History
@muhammad_tahir29
To prevent hallucinations, I strictly use Wikipedia/Wikidata as a structural 'skeleton'—only pulling objective metadata like titles, years, and URLs. This anchors the AI to a source of truth rather than relying on generative text.
For dense categories, I filter by translation count to surface globally significant events. On top of that, I personally spot-check the data manually after every batch.
That said, bias is tricky. This map ultimately reflects who documented their history well, rather than just 'what happened.' Regions with strong written traditions appear denser because their records were preserved and translated. It's a visualization of recorded history, with all the inherent survivorship bias that comes with it.
Swytchcode
Awesome idea. Where do you fetch the new data from? Can we upload our own?
Globe of History
@chilarai Source: Real-time metadata from Wikipedia & Wikidata. Uploads: Not yet! To keep the quality high and prevent misinformation, I’m currently only pulling from verified Wiki pages. But a 'Community Suggestions' feature is definitely on the roadmap.
Swytchcode
@yamsasson Nice
TinyCommand
Congrats on the launch! This is such a refreshing idea, it actually makes history feel alive instead of just something we read in textbooks. The 3D map + timeline combo is super immersive.
One thing I’m curious about: with so many events loaded in, which category did people explore the most during your beta battles, philosophers, or inventions?
Globe of History
@anushkahode
To be honest, I’m using very privacy-friendly (and basic) analytics right now, so I don't track individual clicks on categories yet. But based on the screenshots and messages users are sending me, Battles seems to be the clear favorite.
TinyCommand
@yamsasson Got it! Battles being the favourite makes sense, they’re usually the first thing people explore.
Remix Mart
This is a great tool! I hope you continue to gather more data points and explore additional UX options.
Globe of History
@harshmanwani
Thank you! 🙌 I’m definitely planning to scale up the data factory.
Regarding UX- I’d love to hear your thoughts. Was there a specific interaction or view you felt was missing? I’m currently experimenting with different ways to handle 'dense' timelines.
Femme Stock
Love this tool! I showed my kids and they love it.
Globe of History
@zeng That is the best feedback I could ask for!