Choose how deeply you want to explore history
Free access includes all figure profiles, all lineages, free stories and Premium openings. Upgrade to Premium when you want every story in full, History Explorer, saved discoveries, connection chains, all future published content and per-story interactive maps.
Most regular readers should choose Annual: £49/year, around 40% less than monthly.
Premium purchases should be made by an adult or with permission from a parent or guardian.
Pick the level that matches how you read
Free is the easiest way to start. Monthly keeps Premium flexible. Annual gives regular readers the same Premium access for the best yearly value.
Choose Free if
- You want to browse figures, lineages and starter stories
- You are exploring the platform for the first time
- You want a free account to save reading progress before upgrading
Choose Monthly if
- You want full access but prefer flexibility
- You want History Explorer for a specific topic or study period
- You want to cancel anytime without an annual commitment
Choose Annual if
Recommended- You expect to use Stories of History regularly
- You want the best value
- You want full access for the year at around 40% less than monthly
Free lets you begin. Premium unlocks the full experience.
If you are still deciding, start free. If you already know you want complete stories, History Explorer, future published content and deeper exploration, Annual is the strongest value.
- Figures
- Lineages
- Free stories
- Premium openings
- Saved progress
- Every story in full
- History Explorer
- All future published content
- Saved discoveries
- Story-linked interactive maps
- Complete story arcs
Compare Free, Monthly and Annual
Most regular readers should choose Annual. It gives the same Premium access as Monthly for £49/year, around 40% less than paying monthly.
Sign up to save your reading progress.
- All figure profiles
- Read all 14 free stories and opening chapters from premium stories
- Save reading progress
- All lineages
No card required.
Flexible premium access with monthly billing.
- Everything in Free
- Unlock every story in full, including all 61 current stories
- All future content as it is published
- History Explorer guided reading paths
- Story-linked interactive maps
- Save and revisit your personal discoveries
- Cancel monthly renewal anytime
Flexible access. Cancel future renewals anytime.
Premium access starts immediately after payment so you can read paid content right away.
Monthly cancellation stops future renewals and keeps Premium access until the current monthly period ends.
Premium purchases should be made by an adult or with permission from a parent or guardian.
Best for regular readers who want the strongest value.
- Everything in Premium Monthly
- All future content as it is published
- Lower yearly cost (40% discount)
- Best value option
- 14-day refund window
- After 14 days: no refund, access until annual term end
Same Premium access. Around 40% less than monthly.
Premium access starts immediately after payment so you can read paid content right away.
Annual cancellation: full refund within 14 days, with access ending on day 14. After 14 days, no refund; access continues until the annual term ends.
Premium purchases should be made by an adult or with permission from a parent or guardian.
Can I use Stories of History for free?
Yes. Free access includes all figure profiles, all lineages, free stories, opening chapters of premium stories, saved progress with a free account, and full Deep Mode access.
Do I need a card to start free?
No. You can create a free account without a payment card, explore the platform, and upgrade only when you want Premium access.
What does Premium unlock?
Premium unlocks every story in full, all future content as it is published, History Explorer guided reading paths, saved personal discoveries, and story-linked interactive maps.
Are historical figures and lineages premium-only?
No. All figure profiles and all lineages are included with Free access. Premium adds deeper story access, History Explorer and saved discoveries.
Is annual billing available?
Yes. Annual billing is £49/year and gives the same Premium access as monthly billing at around 40% less than paying monthly.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly cancellations stop future renewals and keep Premium access until the end of the current monthly period. Premium Annual cancellations within 14 days of purchase or renewal receive a full refund and access ends on day 14; after 14 days, cancellation stops the next annual renewal, access continues until the annual term ends, and no refund is issued.
What happens if I cancel Premium?
After your paid access ends, your account returns to Free access and your saved progress stays in place. For Premium Annual, the access end date is day 14 if you cancel inside the 14-day refund window, or the annual paid-through date if you cancel after that window.
Will new Premium stories be included?
Yes. Premium includes all future Stories of History content as it is published while your subscription is active.
Can I switch from Monthly to Annual?
You can move to Annual when you are ready for the better-value plan. If you need help changing billing, contact support from the account or contact pages.
Begin with free access. Upgrade when you want the full experience.
Stories of History is designed to reward curiosity. Begin exploring today, then unlock Premium when you are ready for every story in full, History Explorer, future published content and saved discoveries.
