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From: deboer@king.igs.net (J.D. & N.J. de Boer)
Subject: Twistory 2.2 - History Browser
Twistory 2.2 - History Browser
"Twistory" is a freeware history browser. It displays the lifetimes
and travels of historic figures, and the dates and locations of historic
events. It is a tool for keeping track of when and where things happened,
and their relationships to each other. It is meant to provide a way to
keep track of the multitude of different peoples, dynasties, empires and
developments throughout history.
The names of hundreds of historic figures are familiar to most people,
but it's a challenge to remember when and where they all lived. Many of
them are frequently referred to or alluded to in literature or in the
media; many of them made the world what it is today. But it can be
difficult to remember even what century some of them lived in. I wrote
this programme as an aid to sorting them all out in one's mind. It can
show in an instant the time and region in which they lived. It also
answers questions like, "Who else was living at that time, and what else
was happening in the world?"
Twistory is a historical dictionary that you can use to create maps
and time-lines. A resource of over 3200 people, events and places is
included. The database has an open text format, so that more historical
information can be added by any user. A complete description of the file
format is included.
The two main windows are the time-line window, which shows lives and
events against a variable time scale, and the map window, which shows
people and events in their geographic locations during an interval of time.
There is also a genealogy window which shows the ancestors and descendants
of a selected person, and an info window that shows additional details
about a person or event. Another window lists all milestones occurring on
a particular day of the year. There is also a search function.
Version 2.2 has several subtle enhancements over the previous version,
and a few bug fixes. The database has also grown again.
Twistory will run on any Mac with system 7 or later. It needs at
least 3 Mb of free RAM. With a large monitor or with several windows open,
about 5 Mb is better.
Twistory is now freeware. You may use and pass on Twistory free of
charge. It may be reproduced and distributed on CD-ROM or other media, or
placed on any web site. (See the instructions for conditions on
publication.)