Historical Infographics

URBANARA presents the following infographic which provides some interesting details about the history behind some of our favorite Christmas traditions.

Across the world, Christmas is celebrated in a multitude of rich and cherished traditions. Their origins are wonderfully varied, emerging out of cultures and beliefs throughout history. This illustrated timeline, brought to you by Balsam Hill, captures the flow of some of the most popular Christmas traditions and figures and traces their simple lineage from St. Nicholas’ humble beginnings to today.

We all know a picture is worth a thousand words, but how much is that in actual cash? Ultimately, a painting is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Still, if the piece has historical, cultural or critical importance, the value of a painting will skyrocket. With that in mind, Printerinks.com looks at some of the most expensive pieces of art, detailing how much they’re worth and why the buyers thought so highly of the works.

With Movember entering it’s 10th year, and the moustache growing charity fundraiser being more popular than ever, Jacamo thought they’d take a look back at the hard work Movember have put in over the last few years. Bulked out with some things you may not know about the humble ‘tache.

Giving to charity isn’t a new fad; it’s a practice that has been popular for thousands of years. Research shows us that even through unconventional methods, the act of charitable giving has had its place in the history books for ages and is still growing in popularity. Here is an infographic that provides us a history of charitable giving dating back to 2500 BCE.

Modern-day wristwatches are remarkably complex instruments; many of the higher-end models can tell not just the time, but the date, year, and Earth’s position around the sun as well. Take a visual journey through history with this infographic, published by Luxury Bazaar, to discover how mankind has kept time over the centuries, from the primitive sundial to the 21st century Rolex.

Ever wondered how long it takes to make a life-like wax figure? Or how did someone decide to take this up as a profession? Discover how Madame Tussaud made a name for herself during the French Revolution, as well as who is the most portrayed figure of Madame Tussauds London.

N2Growth has created the following infographic to offer some perspective as to the difference in our nations commitment and resolve by comparing our reaction to entering World War II after the bombing of Pearl Harbor with how we have reacted to the attacks of 9/11.

The following infographic from Victor Pest Control takes a look at some of the world’s most influential people, all of who were “Made in the USA.”Learn who has made significant impacts on history both nationally and globally.