The Oldest Business in Each State

Is the oldest business in your state a well-known brand, or a mom-and-pop shop? This infographic shows the oldest company in each state in the U.S. Read more

A Look Back at Internet Firsts

YouTube, Facebook, and email are ubiquitous now, but they all started out with a single post, profile, or message. Take a trip down the memory superhighway. Read more

The History of Tungsten, the Strongest Natural Metal on Earth

Though we now know tungsten as the strongest naturally-occurring metal, it wasn’t discovered until late in the 18th century. Here’s the history of tungsten. Read more

The Roman Empire’s Roads In Transit Map Form

Navigating the mean streets of 125 AD just got a lot easier with this subway-style map of the ancient Roman road network. Read more

The History of Consumer Credit in One Giant Infographic

From the writings of antiquity to the innovations that fueled the modern debt boom, we look at the history of consumer credit in this massive infographic. Read more

2,000 Years of Economic History in One Chart

This chart compares the economies of major powers from 1AD all the way until today, showing the impact of the Industrial Revolution and re-emergence of Asia. Read more

Timeline: The Incredible Life of Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein was one of the most brilliant, influential physicists in human history. Today’s timeline is an illuminating look at his life and achievements. Read more

Chart: The Evolution of Standard Oil

In 1911, John D. Rockefeller’s Standard Oil was broken up into 34 pieces by the Supreme Court. Today, the remnants form the base of the U.S. oil industry. Read more

Tesla’s Origin Story in One Giant Infographic

This infographic tells Tesla’s history like no other. From being on the brink of bankruptcy to Musk’s dramatic takeover, see Tesla’s early story in graphics. Read more

Timeline: The History of the Industrial Internet of Things

A timeline of innovations that led to today’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which will have a $14.2 tn impact on the global economy by 2030. Read more