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@timeportals: 39 viral TikToks

39 viral TikToks by @timeportals (best x262), with each video's hook, views and viral factor. See which ideas worked.

A man in modern-day clothing holds a camera for a selfie, appearing shocked with his mouth open, as he stands on a muddy street in a medieval town setting. The background is a blur of buildings and people in period clothing. Smoke or fog creates a hazy atmosphere. The text overlay reads POV: England - Year 1349.

x5.91

992,573 views

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A man in a military helmet is seated in a small boat, appearing distressed. The background shows a cloudy sky and water with a faint outline of a warship. The bottom of the frame displays a watermark.

x3.00

502,679 views

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The cover image depicts a scene from the past, set in a cotton field. Two men are the main focus: one black, dressed in simple work clothes, and another white, in more refined attire. Both look toward each other in the field. The text overlay "FREE TIME?" is in a large, bold font, placed between them. The background shows other workers out in the field. The overall composition and color palette suggest historical context and possibly social commentary.

x41.8

6,090,657 views

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The image shows two men dressed as pirates on a ship. The man on the left is holding a microphone and looking directly at the camera, appearing to be speaking. The man on the right is in the background, also in pirate attire. The top of the image has the text overlayed as 'Interviewing Pirates' in a white rectangular container

x2.79

467,593 views

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A selfie-style shot with a young man in the foreground, partially obscuring the view. The man is wearing a grey outfit. To his right, a person in a black plague doctor costume with a long beak stands out in the background, amidst a historical setting. The background shows a cobblestone street with buildings and people.

x5.21

875,045 views

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The cover image depicts a man in ancient Egyptian clothing holding a microphone and addressing the camera. Behind him is a background of the Giza pyramids. The scene conveys an interview setting with workers in the frame adding to the context of the historical setting.

x3.83

642,345 views

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A man in historical clothing rows a boat with a Portuguese flag in the background. Text overlaid reads, 'The Evolution Of: South Africa 1121'. The man wears a hat, a dark cape, a buttoned shirt, and has a serious expression with a beard.

x2.74

459,854 views

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A digitally enhanced image featuring a man of indigenous appearance. He faces the viewer, adorned with a detailed headdress in blue and orange feathers, intricate face paint, and body markings. He holds a long spear and is set against a blurred forest background.

x2.42

405,613 views

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A man in traditional clothing is standing in a flooded rice paddy, holding the handles of a tool. The background features terraced rice fields, lush green vegetation, and a mountainous landscape under a hazy sky.

x26.5

4,450,718 views

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An illustrated cover image depicting a woman in ancient Greek attire holding a vase. She stands centered with a serious gaze, and a backdrop of stylized wall art. The image's color palette is warm, with earthy tones and a soft artistic rendering style.

x4.14

695,090 views

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A digitally rendered image of a person dressed in ancient attire, featuring text overlays. The central figure, with a neutral expression, is adorned with jewelry and a head covering. The background suggests a natural landscape with blurred details, while the graphic design features text, setting a historical context and theme.

x2.00

291,618 views

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A digitally painted depiction of a man holding stalks of grain in a field, with a background of ancient Egyptian architecture, hills, and a cow grazing. Text overlays the image with the title "The Evolution Of: Egypt 6000 BCE".

x2.16

742,671 views

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An aged man, possibly a caveman, is kneeling in front of a small fire. He is wearing earthy-toned clothing and a necklace of white stones. The image is lit with warm, orange light from the fire, creating a sense of depth. The text overlay indicates the video is about the evolution of Japan.

x4.83

1,664,580 views

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The image shows a man in traditional Middle Eastern attire building a stone structure on a sandy beach, with the sea in the background. Text overlayed on the image reads 'The Evolution Of: UAE 2500 BCE'.

x2.15

739,206 views

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An image showing a man in ancient clothing holding a paper he is writing on. There are pigs in the background, and the title of the video is over laid on the image.

x5.68

1,956,934 views

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The image features a man in traditional Indian attire standing in front of a large pillar and a crowd of people. The man is wearing a gold crown and draped in dark red fabric. Text overlay indicates this represents Mauryan Empire from 322 BCE.

x9.85

6,782,868 views

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The image features a man with blue tribal paint posing with a spear. He stands in a grassy field with trees in the background, looking directly at the camera. Text overlays indicate the video's topic.

x3.29

2,268,831 views

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The image features a Native American person in traditional clothing standing against a backdrop of a scenic sunset. A figure with a feathered headdress, beaded necklace, and a cloak. The background shows mountains with a river, bathed in the warm hues of the setting sun with text overlayed.

x4.91

3,385,686 views

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The image shows a digital illustration of an ancient animal, resembling a wolf, set in a natural environment. The animal, with brown fur and visible teeth, stands on a dirt-colored surface with a blurred background of water and grassy terrain. Text overlays the image, stating "The Evolution Of: Whales 50 Million Years Ago."

x5.70

3,925,692 views

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The image shows an underwater scene with a creature with multiple spiky appendages along its back, likely an early form of life. Text overlaid in white reads, "The Evolution Of: Gorilla 508 Million Years Ago."

x161

27,049,426 views

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The cover image features a stylized digital illustration of a prehistoric fish swimming underwater. The fish is elongated with a brown body and a visible eye. The background shows murky water with some vegetation. Text overlays are present, indicating the video's topic and time frame.

x3.06

2,717,910 views

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The image features a close-up of a cat-like animal perched on a tree branch, set against a backdrop of dense green foliage. The animal has brown fur with darker spots. The text overlay on the bottom states "The Evolution Of: Cats" and "42 Million Years Ago". The overall color palette is dominated by greens and browns.

x2.52

2,236,216 views

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The image is a stylized, underwater scene. The primary focus is on several, large, yellowish, oval-shaped organisms with spiky appendages, resembling stylized bacteria. They are suspended in a dark teal or blue water with a slight gradient. In the background, there are darker, amorphous shapes, perhaps geological features or shadows. The overall composition is vertical, and it has a scientific or educational aesthetic.

x11.8

10,493,903 views

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An underwater scene with a fish in the center, appearing to be an early form of a fish. The background shows a shallow seabed with plants. Overlayed text at the bottom reads, 'The Evolution Of: Chicken 530 Million Years'.

x233

39,148,339 views

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A color-enhanced image shows a baby swaddled in white cloth, wearing a lace-trimmed head covering. Text overlay indicates 'The Evolution Of: Pope Francis 1936 Age 0'.

x2.77

2,274,247 views

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A vintage-style image of a sleeping baby in a wooden cradle, covered by a white sheet. Text overlays indicate the subject is Enzo Ferrari, with the year 1898 and 'Age 0' displayed beneath.

x4.55

3,136,740 views

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A baby lies peacefully in a cradle, wearing a white outfit and a lace cap. Overlayed text announces the subject as "The Evolution Of: Louis Vuitton" with the date "1821" and "Age 0". The background is softly focused, with elements suggesting an older setting.

x13.6

9,400,988 views

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A dark, somewhat blurry image depicting a woman holding an infant close, with text overlaid. The woman is seen from the side, with her face partially visible, looking down lovingly at the baby. The baby's face is also visible, looking upwards. The background is indistinct. Overlaid in white text are the words 'The Evolution Of:' followed by 'Fidel Castro' and the year '1926'. The lighting is soft, with a warm, natural tone, suggesting a sentimental or historical context.

x3.58

2,465,101 views

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An image featuring a baby lying in a bed lined with fluffy, off-white fabric. Above the baby is an ornate, golden headboard, and to the side, a chandelier and other dark decor are visible, creating a regal and elegant ambiance. Text overlayed on the image reads "The Evolution Of: Elizabeth II 1926".

x2.29

1,576,790 views

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The cover image is a cinematic scene depicting an ancient setting at sunrise or sunset. Silhouettes of buildings stand in the background beneath a warm, golden sky, seen through a window or archway. In the foreground, a person lies on a bed, partially visible and out of focus, suggesting a dreamlike or introspective mood. The text overlay is in a vintage style, adding a historical context to the image

x4.94

3,403,380 views

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The image shows a person lying down, possibly in a bed, with soft lighting filtering through a window in the background. Text overlays are positioned across the bottom third of the image. The overall composition evokes a historical or artistic atmosphere.

x2.51

1,733,794 views

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The cover image depicts a baby lying in a bed in front of a large stained-glass window with sunlight streaming through. Text overlayed on the image says "The Evolution of Baldwin IV" and the year "1161".

x5.12

4,284,766 views

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Top hooks from @timeportals

  1. POV: You wake up as Pyramid Builder in 1550 BCE

    44M views · viral factor x262

  2. The Evolution Of: Chicken 530 Million Years

    39M views · viral factor x233

  3. The Evolution Of: Gorilla 508 Million Years Ago

    27M views · viral factor x161

  4. FREE TIME?

    6M views · viral factor x41.8

  5. The Evolution Of: North Korea 1800

    4.4M views · viral factor x26.5

  6. The Evolution Of: Louis Vuitton 1821 Age 0

    9.4M views · viral factor x13.6

  7. The Evolution Of: Humans 4 Billion Years Ago

    10M views · viral factor x11.8

  8. Mauryan Empire 322 BCE

    6.7M views · viral factor x9.85

  9. The Evolution Of: Genghis Khan 1162

    5M views · viral factor x6.08

  10. POV: You wake up In England in The Year 550 AD

    5M views · viral factor x6.03

Niches @timeportals posts in

Formats @timeportals uses

@timeportals by the numbers

The library has 39 viral TikToks from @timeportals, with 214M views in all. The median video has 2.4M views, and the most viral reached a viral factor of x262. The biggest niche is Education, with 21 videos. Viral factor compares a video's views with its account's usual views: x10 means ten times the views that creator normally gets.

Viral videos in the library
39
Platform
TikTok only
Total views
214M (214,773,845)
Median views per video
2.4M
Median viral factor
x4.55
Highest viral factor
x262

These figures cover all 39 videos in this list, not only the cards above.

Questions about @timeportals

What video formats does @timeportals use?

In @timeportals's videos in the library, the most used formats are Story in slideshow (20 videos), Selfie with Background (5) and Walking Shot (3).

Which @timeportals hooks went most viral?

The most viral hook in @timeportals's videos in the library is “POV: You wake up as Pyramid Builder in 1550 BCE” (viral factor x262, 44M views), followed by “The Evolution Of: Chicken 530 Million Years” (x233). Every hook on this page links to its video.

How many views do @timeportals's videos get?

Across 39 videos, the median is 2.4M views, and together they have 214M views. The median viral factor is x4.55: the typical video got 4.55 times its creator's usual views.