The Entire History of the World—Really, All of It—Distilled Into a Single Gorgeous Chart

In 1931, John B. Sparks created the Histomap, condensing more than 4,000 years of world history into a vibrant infographic.

By Rebecca Onion (from the archives)

https://slate.com/human-interest/2013/08/the-1931-histomap-the-entire-history-of-the-world-distilled-into-a-single-map-chart.html

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