This pie chart, circa 1914, is a fascinating breakdown of China’s export economy just prior to World War I. Read more
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
Check out the Fra Mauro Mappa Mundi (c. 1450s), a historical map that formed a bridge between medieval and renaissance worldviews. Read more
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