Codex History

Discover what happened on this day in history. Read curated story arcs, take quizzes, and search Wikipedia — all in one beautiful app.

Explore history one day at a time.

Codex History brings the past to life with curated events, fascinating biographies, and immersive story arcs — all free, no account required.

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? Discover real historical events, births, and deaths that happened on this exact date — sourced from Wikipedia and refreshed every day. Tap any event to read the full article.

STORY ARCS Dive deep into history's greatest chapters: the Silk Road, the Roman Empire, the Renaissance, World War II, the Cold War, and more. Each arc is told through bite-sized cards you can read in minutes, then test yourself with a built-in quiz.

SEARCH HISTORY Search across curated stories, your saved events, and Wikipedia's full article library — all from one place.

SAVE & REVISIT Bookmark any event to your personal collection. Swipe to remove. Your saved events are always available offline.

FEATURES • Today in History — events, births & deaths for any date • 13+ curated Story Arcs with quizzes • Full Wikipedia article search • Resume where you left off in every story • Best quiz score tracking • Daily reminder notifications • No ads. No account. No subscription.

History is not just dates and names — it's the story of how the world became what it is. Start yours today.