GeaCron
An interactive world atlas you can scrub year by year from 3000 BC, watching every border redraw itself.
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How to get the most from it
GeaCron sits in History & Time under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy and mesmerising.
About this category: Historical maps, timelines, primary sources and the strange experience of seeing a moment in time laid out as an interface.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Giving your brain a workout
- Watching something hypnotic for a while
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
GeaCron: quick answers
Is GeaCron free?
Yes. GeaCron is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use GeaCron?
No. You can use GeaCron without signing up for anything.
Does GeaCron work on a phone?
Not well. We file GeaCron as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is GeaCron safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does GeaCron take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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