Best Historical Documents Apps

Top 100 Milestone Documents - US

by Gregory Garten

Free

Explore 100 pivotal documents that shaped the United States, from its founding to 1965. Each entry provides a summary, full transcript, and scanned images of historical texts.

Historical Marker Ahead!

by Michael Andries

Free

This app transforms drives into educational journeys by automatically identifying and announcing historical markers using GPS. It offers hands-free operation, customizable alert distances, and the ability to read marker inscriptions aloud. Users can filter markers by topic and access detailed information offline.

World History Documents

by Historycentral.com Inc

Free

Access a vast collection of 350 primary source documents and speeches spanning world history. Explore historical texts, including religious scriptures and famous addresses, with explanations of their significance. Save, email, and search documents easily.

FamilySearch Tree

Trace ancestors and heritage

Free

Explore your family history by building and documenting your family tree. Discover ancestors through historical records, preserve memories like photos and stories, and collaborate with others to enrich your heritage.

Archivist Browser

Stream Movies, Audio and Texts

Free

Stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts directly from the Internet Archive. This media player offers enhanced playback, universal TV casting, and organized file management for researchers and enthusiasts.

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Today Happening in History

Free

Explore historical events that occurred on this day. Access information from diverse global sources and languages, with options to personalize the app's appearance. Tap on any event for further details and related links.

World History Encyclopedia

Ancient Times to Modern Era

Free

Access a vast, verified library of historical articles, maps, and timelines. This non-profit resource offers academic-grade content for enthusiasts, students, and teachers, with offline access and an AI research assistant.

History Extra: Unlock the past

Historical features & podcasts

Free

Access a vast library of historical features, podcasts, and masterclasses written and presented by expert historians. Daily new content covers topics from ancient times to the Cold War, offering an accessible way to explore the past.

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Happenings in historical order

Free

Explore significant historical events, notable births, and deaths from around the world. This free app offers a vast collection of facts, with options to read more about each event via linked Wikipedia articles. It supports a wide range of languages for global accessibility.

LOC Collections

Photos Maps Films & More

Free

Access and explore millions of digitized items from the world's largest library. Discover iconic photos, historic maps, books, films, and manuscripts. Save, share, and zoom in on details within the vast digital archives.

e-codices

by text & bytes LLC

Free

Explore over 1,000 digitized medieval manuscripts with high-resolution images. Bookmark, download, and view historical documents offline, complete with scholarly descriptions.

KloneME

Life OS Secure Document Vault

Free

Securely manage and organize life's essential documents with an AI-powered vault. Store, share, and track important records like identity, medical, and financial files with advanced encryption and privacy controls.

Scripty.ink

History. Readable.

Free

This app helps users transcribe and understand historical handwritten documents. It makes historical texts more accessible and readable for a deeper understanding of the past.

Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt

Ebook Reader for many formats

Free

This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats including EPUB, PDF, and CHM. It supports multiple compression formats and provides features like table of contents, note-taking, and bookmarking. Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes.