Arms Sales: USA vs. Russia (1950-2017)

This intense animation plots data on nearly 70 years of arms sales, to compare the influence of the two superpowers from the Cold War to modern times. Read more

Visualized: The World Leaders In Positions of Power (1970-Today)

Who has led the world’s 15 most powerful countries over the last 50 years? This visual looks at world leaders from 1970 to today. Read more

Comparing the Size of The World’s Rockets, Past and Present

This infographic sizes up different rockets used to explore space, from the USSR’s Soyuz to the SpaceX Starship. Read more

The Top 10 Biggest Companies in Russia

Here are the top 10 biggest companies in Russia, the largest country in the world. Read more

4 Historical Maps that Explain the USSR

These historical maps tell the story of the USSR, and how its territorial expansion and contraction is linked to present day geopolitical events. Read more

Map Explainer: Key Facts About Ukraine

Ukraine has made the headlines due to the ongoing tensions with Russia. In this map infographic, we examine Ukraine from a structural point of view. Read more

The Top 10 Largest Nuclear Explosions, Visualized

Just how powerful are nuclear bombs? Here’s a look at the top 10 largest nuclear explosions. Read more

A Century of Unions in Europe (1920-2022)

This year marks 100 years since the birth of the Soviet Union. How have countries in and near Europe aligned themselves over the last century? Read more

Map Explainer: The Caucasus Region

There has been intermittent fighting in the Caucasus region for decades. But what is the area like beyond the conflict? This map takes a look. Read more