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A screenshot from the Africa & The New Imperialism Map. Shows a map of Africa, with different claims and nations communicated in different colours and patterns

AM: creating interactive learning experiences

AM (formerly Adam Matthew Digital) is using Humap to transform primary sources into interactive learning tools. Their three bespoke maps blend archival materials with a modern interface, bringing historical research to life. The project includes Africa and the New Imperialism, which explores colonial borders and claims from 1870–1914. © Adam Matthew Digital Limited, 2025.

The Old Synagogue in Wiesbaden on the Europeana Twin It map

Twin It: explore Europe’s 3D heritage

Europeana’s Twin It project invites users to explore Europe’s iconic cultural assets in 3D, right from home. This interactive exhibit features digital reconstructions of buildings and monuments from across the continent, offering a fresh way to engage with shared heritage and preservation through cutting-edge storytelling and immersive design.

A screenshot of the walking trail on the Facing the Past map

Lancaster is Facing the Past

Facing the Past is uncovering Lancaster’s overlooked role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Through a collaboration between historians, community groups, and local institutions, the project shares stories of slavery and resistance, directly on the map.

Layers of London: crowdsourced history

The Institute of Historical Research is opening up the past to everyone with Layers of London. Users can explore over 12,500 crowdsourced records layered onto historical maps of the city. From personal stories to rare ephemera, the platform invites public participation in building a collective, living memory of London.

A screenshot of records on the University of Music & Performing Arts in Vienna's Senfl’s World

Senfl’s World: dive into 16th-century Europe

The University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna is using Humap to chart the life and influence of Renaissance composer Ludwig Senfl. Senfl’s World explores the cultural, political, and religious networks of 16th-century Europe through an interactive map, offering fresh insight into early modern music and history.

The image shows a modern cultural heritage interactive map of Europe with pins on it that represent records.

The Refugee Map: reimagining the archive

Britain’s largest Holocaust-era archive is now globally accessible through The Refugee Map. The Wiener Holocaust Library has mapped photos, testimonies, and documents from its collection, revealing the stories of those displaced by the Nazis. The platform gives voice to victims, survivors, and heroes, preserving their histories for future generations.

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Empower your community to tell their story

With Humap’s Contribute System, anyone can get mapping in minutes — no GIS skills or training needed. It’s built for classrooms, communities and collaborative research at any scale.

For your team

Share the workload and invite your colleagues and staff to collaborate and administer your project.

For your community

Invite community groups and their members to get involved in the creation of your project, empowering them to take ownership of their own archives and materials.

For everyone

Allow the public to contribute to your map project and use a suite of moderation tools to control content.

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For small organisations and community-led projects

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Create a full-featured interactive map with your chosen features. Perfect for community, cultural or research projects.

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Walking Trails, Journeys, Timelines, and more – choose the features which work best for your project

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For the Global South and those fighting a good cause

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