Historical Infographics

A Brief History of Electricity & Magnetism

Take a trip back through time and get to know the forefathers of electricity and magnetism in this infographic by first4magnets.com. Starting in 600BC in ancient Greece with the discovery of static electricity, journey through all the key developments up to the 21st...

50 Insane Facts About Ireland

Did you know that the White House was designed by an Irishman? Or that Ireland is the biggest tea-drinking nation per capita? For more amazing facts about this lovely island, check out this infographic.

The Elaborate Life of the Jigsaw Puzzle

A jigsaw puzzle is a tiling puzzle that involves the tedious assembly of a number of small, fragmentary pieces, which are designed to interlock when placed correctly. Each piece usually has a small part of a larger image. Jigsaw puzzles were originally created by painting a picture on a flat, rectangular piece of wood, and then cutting that picture into small pieces, and became very popular in the United States during the Great Depression.

Making a Splash: Fast and Fascinating Water Facts

Water: seems like humans have been fascinated with it since the beginning of time. We drink it, play in it and can’t live without it. Check out the following infographic to learn some interesting facts about water and swimming.

Nelson Mandela: Before Prisoner, Beyond President

Nelson Mandela: Before Prisoner, Beyond President

Nelson Mandela, the well known South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician, is an inspirational figure for the fight against racism an oppression. With his anniversary this week, let us remember what an inspiration the figure has been to all those oppressed and deprived through this timeline depicting his life so far, which has been created by BestMSWPrograms.com.

Protecting the POTUS

Protecting the president is a lot of work, and there have been many conspiracy theories, assassination and assassination attempts throughout the years. Check out the infographic below to learn more about the history of protecting the POTUS (President of the United States).

Lady Liberty Shines Again

Lady Liberty Shines Again

Strong winds and heavy rains left much of Liberty Island in devastation following Hurricane Sandy in October 2012. Eight foot surges left the island’s infrastructure in ruins, halting tourism. Although the island was nearly destroyed, the Statue of Liberty withstood the storm’s power and was unharmed.

4th of July Fun Facts

4th of July Fun Facts

Justin Poore brings us some really interesting and fun facts about the history of America’s independence, and the day that has become one of America’s most celebrated holidays. Share with your patriotic friends and enjoy!

Let Freedom Ring: A Fourth of July Infographic

Let Freedom Ring: A Fourth of July Infographic

Quicken Loans has created an infographic illustrating the incredibly history of the United States of America. This infographic starts from the date the Declaration of Independence was created to the day that the 4th of July was declared a paid holiday. It includes the history of the real Uncle Sam, along with some surprising statistics you may not have known about the signers of the Declaration of Independence.