Scientists have been on the search for the elements that make up our world for a very long time, since 9000 B.C.E. to be exact. This infographic by Alan’s Factory Outlet explores the timeline of when all of the elements on the Periodic Table were discovered, where they were discovered, and who made the discovery. Take a trip through time to see how the periodic table came together and to learn about the people that made these important discoveries.

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A Timeline of When Elements Were Discovered

Irma Wallace

Irma Wallace

Co-founder and Vice President of SearchRank, responsible for many of the day to day operations of the company. She is also founder of The Arizona Builders’ Zone, a construction / home improvement portal.

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