ORBIS
Stanford's model of travel in the Roman world — pick two cities and get the cost, season and days by road or sea.
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How to get the most from it
ORBIS 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 clever.
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
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
ORBIS: quick answers
Is ORBIS free?
Yes. ORBIS is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use ORBIS?
No. You can use ORBIS without signing up for anything.
Does ORBIS work on a phone?
Not well. We file ORBIS as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is ORBIS safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does ORBIS take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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