Jan 7, 2015 | Historical Infographics
Marie Curie is a lady synonymous with the area of science and in particular cancer research. An astounding and truly inspiring lady, she would be due to turn 147 this November. Born in Poland into an unassuming family, Marie Curie was determined to have a career defined by research even at an early stage. For a woman to show such determination in terms of her career at that particular time of the century is remarkable.
Dec 31, 2014 | Historical Infographics
In this infographic, learn all the fun and fascinating facts about the history of The Empire State Building, such as how it took 3,000 workers over the course iof just one year to build it.
Dec 22, 2014 | Historical Infographics
Denim is one of those uniquely American garments that has continuously been able to reinvent itself to suit the changing cultural and stylistic landscape. American Eagle Outfitters takes a look at a few styles that have ebbed, flowed and ultimately caught the attention of the fashion set over the decades.
Nov 11, 2014 | Historical Infographics
It’s safe to say that we all support our troops, yet statistics and struggles of American’s military veterans reveal that we can do much more. Here is an infographic from Pick Up Please that is a reminder of the sacrifices of their service and what we can do to make a difference in their lives.
Nov 11, 2014 | Historical Infographics
On Veterans Day we honor the men and women who have served fighting for our freedom. This infographic outlines the rich history of Arlington National Cemetery – A Living Monument to Freedom.
Nov 6, 2014 | Historical Infographics
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), workers in the United States must be paid at least a minimum wage — currently set at $7.25 an hour. But how did we get to today’s rate of $7.25 an hour? Here is an infographic from HRDirect that takes a closer look at the history of the minimum wage.
Nov 5, 2014 | Historical Infographics
Ireland is a country rich in heritage and culture, and is well known for its Celtic history, music, and time-honored clothing. In this infographic, you will learn about the origins of some of the most well-known Irish artifacts and how they are made. Many of the patterns and designs used in traditional Irish clothing and jewelry have hidden symbolism and can be traced to intriguing Irish stories and legends.
Oct 27, 2014 | Historical Infographics
Fashion as we know it today was strikingly similar centuries ago in many ways. This infographic from Ever-Pretty details the evolution of Western fashion from its inception in the 1350s to today’s modern fashion industry.
Oct 7, 2014 | Historical Infographics
The United States of America just passed 238 years, so it’s a good time to look back at the brave and hardworking people who built this country. Leaders in the construction industry and workers in the skilled trades built the houses we live in, the buildings we work in, the streets we drive on, the bridges we cross over, and much more.
Sep 10, 2014 | Historical Infographics
Every girl or woman deserves to be admired, appreciated and respected. They want people to pay attention to them, listen to them and ask their opinion. Makeup can make her more confident and look even better. Let’s get to know how the journey of makeup began with an illustrative infographic.