Historical Infographics

Of the thousands of naval battles taking place on the seas across the world, seven stand out as the largest and most profound in history. From the Battle of Jutland to the Battle of the Red Cliffs, this infographic from Norwich Military History Graduate Programs illustrates each battle in order from the number of soldiers involved, as well as air and sea support assets utilized in each battle.

The earliest known example of tattoos is the Iceman. He was discovered on the Italian-Austrian border in 1991 and has been carbon dated at around 5,200 years old. Check out the infographic below to learn more about the history of tattoos.

Scholars disagree as to who started the lottery, but one thing’s for sure…it’s been around for a long time. This infographic takes a look at its history as well as providing some interesting statistics.

From a faked moon landing to reptiles controlling the world, Best Psychology Degrees shows us 12 of the weirder things Americans believe in the following infographic entitled, “The United States of Conspiracy.”

Placebos have been used in medicine for many years. Check out the infographic below presented by NursingSchoolHub.com to learn about the history of the placebo effect.

This infographic from the folks at Cheapflights is for those Apple addicts and Steve Jobs’ fans. It offers a tour of most of the places in California that were important to the world’s best known technical entrepreneur. Follow in the footsteps of this amazing man.

Have you ever wondered about the origins of electricity? Well, you’re in luck. In the infographic below, Powerwerx takes you on a journey from the first crude battery ever found in Mesopotamia to how Egyptians used a certain electric catfish from the Nile River.

The idea that the American government can’t do anything right has become pervasive. However, sometimes they can get things right and actually improve our lives. Check out the infographic below to learn about five things the government has actually done right.