Charted: The Hottest and Coldest Temperatures in U.S. History

The highest temperature was registered in Death Valley, California, in 1913. Read more

See Our Visual Guide to the Rise and Fall of Civilizations (VC+)

An exclusive visual guide to the rise and fall of civilization throughout human history. See what’s included. Read more

Data Visualization and Cholera: An Unexpected Connection

How a devastating series of cholera outbreaks in the 19th century inadvertently spurred innovation in the field of data visualization. Read more

A Fascinating Map of Medieval Trade Routes

Long before container ships zig-zagged the oceans, caravans and single-sail cogs hauled goods across the world. This map is a fascinating look at that era. Read more

Visualizing Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration

The U.S. is known as a nation of immigrants – but just who came to America, and why? This striking animation tells the story. Read more

The History of North American Cooperation on Aluminum and Steel

Aluminum and steel are two metals at the center of the current trade debate. This infographic provides context on the history of the metals in North America. Read more

The 10 Most Impressive Civil Engineering Projects of All Time

Counting down the most astounding civil engineering projects of all time, from the Great Wall of China to the Golden Gate Bridge. What holds the #1 spot? Read more

This Paper Map Shows the Extent of the Entire Internet in 1973

The internet is massive and ubiquitous today, but decades ago it was limited to just a few computers. Here’s what it looked like in its early days. Read more

Timeline: The 30-Year History of the World Wide Web

This month marked the 30th birthday of the World Wide Web. Here are the events that shaped it over the course of its history. Read more

A History of Revolution in U.S. Taxation

U.S. taxation has undergone massive changes over the last 250 years. From the American Revolution to modern reform, we explore its long history. Read more