In terms of its history, we need to go back as far as 1843 ... albeit in rather limited numbers, include examples such as FORTRAN, LISP and COBAL, and were the building blocks of many of the ...

Although certainly not modern, the Histomap is still a breathtaking example of good infographic design: A five-foot, roll-up chart that can fit an overview of human history on any wall.

Their “Failure by Design” infographic charts major architectural ... design of every structure that came after it. Subsequent examples, including the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Leaning ...