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History Adventures
What it is
History Adventures is an interactive learning series that teaches history through characters, choices, and consequences. It is designed for digital-generation learners and can support world history, civics, and global studies teaching. One installment, Empires & Interconnections, covers the period from 1450 to 1750 through six researched characters across four continents, with content designed to align with AP World History standards. Activities in that installment include 360° panoramas, historical documents, animated illustrations, interactive infographics, decision-making, and assessments. It is available for iPad, Android tablets, Apple Books, and Mac computers with an M1 chip. The broader series also includes a Chromebook web app, an iPad and responsive web app, and a VR experience for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico. Every installment is free to use in any setting. The series was funded by the NEH, NSF, and Qatar Research & Development Council and developed with Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development.
For and against
For
- Every installment is free to use in any setting.
- Includes quizzes, review, and interactive timelines.
- Empires & Interconnections covers six characters across four continents.
- Activities include documents, panoramas, and assessments.
Against
- Empires & Interconnections requires an M1 Mac or listed tablet platform.
- The installment’s listed platforms do not include Windows.
The verdict
History Adventures offers history learning through interactive storytelling and activities, with a free-to-use model. Check the available formats for the specific installment and device you plan to use.
Who it suits
History Adventures may suit learners exploring history through interactive activities, and educators teaching world history, civics, or global studies. Empires & Interconnections is specifically designed to align with AP World History standards.
Plans and prices
Free
Every installment is free to use in any setting
Read 2 Oct 2026 · spencerstriker.com
On the record
- Available platforms
- Empires & Interconnections is available for iPad, Android tablets, Apple Books, and Mac computers with an M1 chip.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Empires & Interconnections
- This installment covers 1450–1750 through six researched characters across four continents and is designed to align with AP World History standards.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Funding and development
- The series is funded by the NEH, NSF, and Qatar Research & Development Council and was developed with Northwestern University's Center for Talent Development.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended learners
- The series is designed for digital generation learners and is presented as useful for world history, civics, and global studies teaching.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Learning features
- Empires & Interconnections includes 360° panoramas, decision-making, historical documents, animated illustrations, interactive infographics, and assessments.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Spencer Striker, PhD, is a Professor of Digital Media Design at Northwestern University in Qatar.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maker location
- The contact page lists Northwestern University in Qatar, Education City, Doha, Qatar.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Other formats
- The series includes a Chromebook web app, an iPad and responsive web app, and a VR experience listed for Meta Quest, Steam VR, and Pico.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker invites educators to contact them for interviews, educator resources, or the media kit.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- What it does
- History Adventures is an interactive history learning series built around characters, choices, and consequences.spencerstriker.com · read 2 Oct 2026
