Visualized: The 4 Billion Year Path of Human Evolution

From single cells to bipedalism, humans have come a long way. Explore the fascinating journey of human evolution in this infographic. Read more

Vintage Viz: The World’s Rivers and Lakes, Organized Neatly

Rivers and lakes have played important roles throughout history. This Vintage Viz looks at these bodies of water from the viewpoint of 1850. Read more

The Anthropocene: A New Epoch in the Earth’s History

We visualize Earth’s history through the geological timeline to reveal the planet’s many epochs, including the Anthropocene. Read more

The Incredible Historical Map That Changed Cartography

Check out the Fra Mauro Mappa Mundi (c. 1450s), a historical map that formed a bridge between medieval and renaissance worldviews. Read more

The Top News Stories of 2023, Based on Google Search Trends

The top 10 news stories of 2023 according to Google Search trends, including two wars, three hurricanes, and a new moon landing. Read more

The Events that Defined 2023: Visualized

From cultural events that dominated headlines to geopolitical shifts and clashes, what major events defined 2023? Read more

Vintage Viz: World Cities With 1 Million Residents (1800–1930)

From someone born in the 19th century, in the midst of historic population growth, comes this vintage visualization showing world cities growing ever bigger. Read more