Explore Prometheus

I can shamelessly say I’ve spent hours exploring Google Earth, following coastlines, zooming into unfamiliar places, and wondering what the borders and names of places from the past were.

Eventually, I wished there was a service or app that allowed the user to move through time and move across the globe, simultaneously.

What did this region look like in 1918? Which civilizations occupied it centuries earlier? What were these places called before the countries we recognize today existed?

That curiosity became: Prometheus

Prometheus is an interactive historical map for people who love both history and maps. You can choose a year, explore historical borders and civilizations, and see familiar places in a different context.

My longer-term vision is to bring more of the story together: cultures, trade, economic history, and the connections between places that are often taught separately.

Prometheus is still in its early stages. Historical borders are reconstructions, coverage varies, and there’s plenty to improve. My goal is to make exploring our history more engaging and entertaining.

If you love history or maps, I’d love for you to check it out, create a profile, and explore. I’d also appreciate any feedback as I continue building it.

https://lnkd.in/ej6DqquN

What place and time would you explore first?