Timelines
The 20 Largest Cities in the World from 2800 BC to 2100 AD
Let’s take a incredible journey through history to see the world’s largest cities over time with this animated visualization. This video, created by CityGlobeTour on YouTube, reveals the 20 largest cities in the world at any given moment throughout history from 2800 BC to 2100 AD. Hit play to live through the rise and fall of nearly every civilization of human history.
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Starting in the year 2800 BC, the largest city by population was Uruk, Iraq. At a population of 80,000 people, Uruk had double the number of the next largest city which was also located in Iraq, the city of Larak; which had a population of 40,000. Out of the 14 cities listed in the year 2800, ten are located in Iraq, three are in Syria and one is in Iran. By 2500 BC, Uruk’s population is still the largest however it has shrunk to just over 46,000 people and the city of Mari in Syria has moved up the list with a population of 43,853. Just a few hundred years before in 2730 BC, the city of Mari had a population of just 13,797. Jumping even further to 2000 BC the moving chart shows that Egypt and Pakistan are added to the mix and in 1930 BC the city of Memphis Egypt jumps into the number one spot with a population of 56,517. It isn’t until the year 1660 BC that China pops up on the list and very quickly jumps to the top four largest with the city of Erlitou, population of 39,813. In 1500 BC Greece has had a boom in the city of Knossos, population of 42,857. It isn’t until the year 1300 BC that a city has a population of more than 100 thousand. Thebes (Luxor) in Egypt tops the list with 100,726 people in the city. As you can see, this animated bar graph is super interesting, and spoiler alert: it gets even more interesting! As you continue your way through the animation, you’ll notice the US first appear in the year 1834 with New York City’s population of 255,797!
Timelines
The Evolution of Baby Names: A Century of Trends
Even though approximately 10,000 babies are born each day, the act of naming holds significance. Some parents want a unique name for their child, while others want to follow tradition. Names serve as a window into the cultural zeitgeist, reflecting societal values, historical events, and pop culture influences of their time.
This chart from Kremp shows us that over the past century, we’ve witnessed a fascinating metamorphosis in naming preferences. In the 1920s, traditional monikers like John, William, and Mary dominated the charts, often inspired by religious figures or historical figures. Fast forward to 2023, and we see a shift towards more diverse options such as Liam, Noah, Olivia, and Emma.
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This evolution could reflect broader societal changes. The decline of once-ubiquitous names like John and Mary might indicate a move away from strict religious influences while the rise of names like Mateo and Luna suggests an increasing embrace of multiculturalism.
Interestingly, some names have displayed remarkable staying power. James, for instance, has maintained its popularity across generations, briefly falling out of favor only to resurge in recent years.
The world of girl names has seen even more dramatic shifts. The top names of 2023 are notably different to those of a century ago. As we examine the trends Kremp showed us on their colorful and fun chart, remember that names show us what parents valued when gifting their child with their name. Whether drawing inspiration from beloved fictional characters, honoring family traditions, or simply choosing a name that resonates, naming continues to be a deeply personal and meaningful act.
Business Visualizations
Chart Highlights Recalls in the Automaker Industry
When it comes to automobile safety recalls, the manufacturers with the highest recall counts are most often those that have had recurring issues spanning multiple years. This chart created by Automotive Touchup highlights the auto manufacturers that have issued the most safety recalls in recent years.
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As stated in data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Ford Motor Company has had the highest number of recalls since 2010 with a count of 545 total. Many of these recalls had to do with Ford’s airbags, electrical systems, fuel systems, powertrains, and other components.
Not far behind Ford Motor Company is Forest River with a total of 527 recalls since 2010. Forest River is the largest manufacturer in the United States for recreational vehicles and trailers. The size and complexity of an RV means there are more areas throughout the vehicle where issues could arise. Therefore, Forest River’s vehicles are more susceptible to errors that could require safety recalls than traditional automobiles.
Chrysler, also known as Stellantis since a merger with brands like Dodge and Jeep in 2021, has had 514 recalls since 2010. As one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the United States, their number of recalls is nearly proportionate to their share of the U.S. automobile market. Daimler Trucks North America ranks fourth with 465 safety recalls, mostly due to the steering and electrical systems in their trucks.
Despite being the largest automaker in the United States and seeing increased sales in recent years, General Motors comes in only fifth place. Hopefully, they will continue this drop in the number of safety recalls of their vehicles in upcoming years.
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Hollywood’s Biggest Mergers Shaped the Industry
The history of Hollywood is rife with cutthroat business moves behind the glitz and glamor of what we see on camera. The team at Wyoming LLC Attorney made that clear with this timeline of the film industry’s biggest mergers and acquisitions. Following this timeline, we can see that five major film studios dominate the industry: Universal, Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, and Sony Pictures.
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The team even went so far as to show us how much percent of the market share each company owns. Universal and Disney come out on top respectively. Between them they own almost half the film industry’s market shares. We can see lists of subsidiaries owned by each studio below the timeline.
For example, Universal owns the following:
- Focus Features (Brokeback Mountain, London Has Fallen)
- Working Title Films (Les Miserables, Notting Hill, Bridget Jone’s Diary, Bean)
- Illumination (Despicable Me, Super Mario Bros. Movie)
- Dreamworks Animation (Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon)
- Amblin Partners (Jurassic Park, Men in Black, War of the Worlds, Ready Player One)
- Blumhouse Productions (Get Out, Halloween, The Purge, Insidious)
- Carnival Films (Firelight, Downton Abbey, Shadowlands)
- Peacock
- NBC News/CNBC/MSNBC
- Syfy
- E!
- Bravo
- Telemundo
There’s no doubt that timeline is an enlightening look at the film industry, highlighting the tendency of larger studios to absorb their competition. Some speculate that further mergers might narrow these big five studios down to
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