123 courses. One curiosity at a time.

Learn History in short lessons.

The study of past human events, civilizations, and societies.

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What you can learn in History

Courses range from Ancient Egypt to The Crisis of the Third Century, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced topics. Explore the full learning experience through guided reads and quick questions in the app.

  • Beginner

    Ancient Egypt

    Pharaohs, pyramids, and three thousand years on the Nile.

    13 lessons
  • Beginner

    The Vikings

    Raiders, traders, and explorers of the North.

    11 lessons
  • Intermediate

    The Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia

    Sumer, Babylon, and the first cities.

    12 lessons
  • Intermediate

    The Indus Valley Civilization

    The mysterious cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro.

    14 lessons
  • Advanced

    The Crisis of the Third Century

    How Rome nearly fell, and how it recovered.

    11 lessons
  • Advanced

    The Scientific Revolution

    Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, and a new view of nature.

    10 lessons

About learning History with Sharp

Do I need experience in History?

Sharp includes beginner courses as well as intermediate and advanced topics. Choose an entry point in the app that matches what you know.

Where can I continue learning?

Sharp is available on iOS and Android. You can explore all 24 subjects here and compare subscription options before choosing.

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