How to Use Catena

From the Latin for 'chain,' Catena reveals the hidden connections that bind historical events together.

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Getting Started

Start by searching for any historical topic - events, people, places, or concepts. Catena will find related connections and display them as an interactive network.

Exploring the Network

  • Click on nodes to see detailed information about each topic
  • Drag nodes to rearrange the network layout
  • Zoom in/out using the + and - buttons or mouse wheel
  • Pan around by dragging the background

Understanding Connections

Each line between nodes represents a connection. Catena uses AI to analyze relationships and provide insights about how topics are related.

Advanced Features

  • Favorites: Save interesting topics for later exploration
  • Little Known Connections: Discover unexpected relationships
  • Relationship Summaries: Get AI-generated explanations of connections
  • Time & Location Filters: Focus on specific periods or regions