Historical Infographics

How Epidemics Spur Innovative Thinking

How Epidemics Spur Innovative Thinking

The effects of past epidemics have led to the invention of the first effective flu vaccine, the creation of the middle class, and creations by Shakespeare and Sir Issac Newton. What will COVID-19 bring? TopMastersInPublicHealth takes a closer look at the possibilities.

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A Timeline of Famous Authors

A Timeline of Famous Authors

Did you know that Charles Dickens lived during the same era as Herman Melville? Or that John Steinbeck and George Orwell both lived through both world wars as well as the Great Depression? Having the context of when authors behind your favorite works lived can contextualize so much about their perspective.

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The History & Future Of Headphones

The History & Future Of Headphones

Headphones create private space and seclusion in the midst of chaos, but it wasn’t always that way. Headphones have always served different purposes to different generations. Learn about the history and future of headphones in this infographic from Rave Reviews.

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100 Years of Men’s Workwear

100 Years of Men’s Workwear

In this infographic, Woodhouse Clothing explores how men’s workwear has evolved in the past 100 years and how in the 80th anniversary year since the start of the Second World War, the fashion ration affected the trends and colors at the time. Revealing fashion truths, this infographic drills down the top trends for every decade since the 1910’s.

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2001-2019: iTunes 18 Years Evolution History

2001-2019: iTunes 18 Years Evolution History

If you have had a chance to watch the WWDC 2019 event, you would know that Apple has finally let go of iTunes. Instead of just one application to manage your digital media contents, Apple has broken down iTunes into three separate parts – Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts. Now that iTunes is going away, let’s take a look at what Apple did with the app in its 18 year history.

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The Journey of Oprah Winfrey

The Journey of Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey, the woman from a poverty-stricken family, made her name into history with her most significant achievements. Today, she is the only black woman on the Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest people in America. In the following infographic, Blue Mail Media takes us on the journey of Oprah Winfrey.

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The First Item Created of 20 Popular Collectibles

The First Item Created of 20 Popular Collectibles

This infographic by PlaygroundEquipment.com explores what the first of many popular collectors’ items looked like. Ranging from comics, to Legos, to Pokémon cards, to video gaming systems, it covers the gamut of 20 insanely popular items that are now highly desirable among collectors and lovers of nostalgia.

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The Unknown Makers Behind Everyday Items We Take for Granted

The Unknown Makers Behind Everyday Items We Take for Granted

It’s likely that today, you may have started the dishwasher, checked your home security system, packed a sandwich, put a ballpoint pen in your pocket, wiped the rain off your car with the windshield wipers, paused at a traffic light, and sat down at a keyboard. But who are the makers behind these everyday inventions we take for granted? There are dozens of relatively unknown inventors, and their inventions have absolutely changed the landscape of modern life.

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The Evolution of the Presidential Car

The Evolution of the Presidential Car

Americans have a longstanding fascination with the way things work. From that fixation has grown a culture of innovators and pioneers, with politics and cars being no exception. This infographic breaks down the history and evolution of the presidential state cars, from the first Model M Steamer in 1909 to the Cadillac One nicknamed ‘The Beast.’

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