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Mapping Human Impact Across the World
Since the dawn of human history, our activities have left an impact on Earth—from gathering food to farming, from building homes and cities to traveling across oceans.
What can you visualize when it comes to ‘International Trade’? That was the assignment given for the first ever Creator Program Challenge.
The challenge was part of the Visual Capitalist Creator Program, established in 2022 to showcase the world’s best data storytellers in one place. Creators from around the world were tasked with creating a mobile-optimized data visualization on international trade.
The 4 Billion Year Path of Human Evolution
The story of human evolution is a fascinating one, stretching back in an unbroken chain over millions of years.
From the tiniest protocells to modern humans, our species has undergone a remarkable journey of adaptation, innovation, and survival.
In this article, we take a look at the key developmental stages in the evolution of life on Earth that led to the emergence of Homo sapiens—us!
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What Did the World Look Like in the Last Ice Age?
What did the world look like during the last ice age? Was it all endless glaciers and frozen ice? The answer is a partial yes—with some interesting caveats.
The Last Glacial Maximum (LGM), colloquially called the last ice age, was a period in Earth’s history that occurred roughly 26,000 to 19,000 years ago.
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Understanding and Comparing Population Pyramids