Isle of Time

Isle of Time

The story of Taiwan, unfolded

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Released
April 21, 2026
Updated
October 7, 2026

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Explore four centuries of Taiwan's history through an interactive digital exhibition. Discover primary sources, archival documents, and images across eight distinct historical eras, with an interactive map and thematic threads.

✓Interactive historical timeline
✓Archival documents and images
✓Interactive historical atlas
✓Thematic historical threads
✓Daily featured articles
✓Text-to-speech functionality
✓Bookmark and search capabilities
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What's New in Isle of Time

1.25

October 7, 2026

Figures • The Figures tab now groups people by era, in acts, and each act opens with a short account of those years. • At the bottom of a figure's page you can go straight to the next person, and the last figure of an era leads into the next era. • Figure pages now list others from the same volume and the people most often mentioned alongside them. Figures you've viewed are marked Read. • On iPad, the tab opens on a full-page portrait gallery for each era. Swipe left or right to change eras. • On Mac, the tab also opens on an era gallery, and there's a new Figures menu in the menu bar. Right-click a portrait to open it or hear the biography. • On iPhone, changing eras comes with a light haptic tap. Atlas • Zoom in and the map draws city and district boundaries, and event cards show the district. • Double-tap to zoom in around the point you tapped. Tap with two fingers to zoom out. • On iPhone and iPad the map now extends under the toolbar, so more of it is visible. • With Reduce Motion on, the camera cuts to the new view instead of flying there. • The first zoom no longer stalls. Special Issue • On iPad and Mac, the special issue now sits next to Daily Reading. • A finished special issue becomes a back-issue card below Continue Listening. • Closing a zoomed image returns you to the page you were reading. Other • Fixed narration pronunciations in volumes on the Kingdom of Tungning, the Treaty of Shimonoseki, the Taihoku air raid and the early postwar years.

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台灣400年

汝從台灣來
應知台灣事
熟知台灣史
傲立台灣地

內容很棒可惜錯音不少

內容很棒,可惜語音是AI,以至於錯音不少,有點可惜,希望這部分能有機會修正。

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FAQ

What historical periods does Isle of Time cover?

Isle of Time covers eight distinct historical eras of Taiwan's history, beginning with the Age of Exploration and extending to modern Taiwan. This includes periods like Dutch and Spanish colonization, the Qing Dynasty, and the Japanese colonial period.

Can I listen to the articles in Isle of Time?

Yes, Isle of Time features built-in text-to-speech functionality. You can have any article read aloud and continue listening as you navigate through the app.

How does Isle of Time track user progress?

Isle of Time allows users to save articles for later using a bookmark feature and search across the entire archive by title or keyword. It does not explicitly mention progress tracking for learning modules.

What is the learning methodology used in Isle of Time?

The app presents historical information with the clarity of a broadsheet newspaper, drawing from primary sources and archival documents. It encourages exploration at the user's own pace, following thematic threads, or discovering a new reading daily.

Does Isle of Time offer certifications?

Isle of Time is a digital exhibition and does not offer any formal certifications. Its focus is on providing access to historical information and resources.

How often is Isle of Time updated?

The latest version of Isle of Time is 1.14, which was last updated on June 24, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule for content and features.

What devices is Isle of Time available on?

Isle of Time is available on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for mobile and tablet use.

Does Isle of Time have ads?

No, Isle of Time does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free of ads, providing an uninterrupted learning experience.