Graphs Tell Stories: The Fascinating History of Data Visualization

Discover the incredible and sometimes hilarious history of graphs in this engaging video! From Florence Nightingale saving lives with her revolutionary polar area chart to John Snow solving a cholera outbreak with a scatter plot, graphs have changed the world. Dive into the creative genius of Charles Minard and his masterpiece of Napoleon's Russian campaign and laugh at modern-day mistakes like pie charts that don’t add up to 100%. Learn how graphs are more than just data—they tell powerful stories that inspire and educate. Perfect for students and data enthusiasts alike!

Key Highlights:

William Playfair’s invention of bar and line graphs.
Florence Nightingale’s graph that reformed healthcare.
John Snow’s life-saving cholera map.
Charles Minard’s iconic graph of Napoleon’s march.
A modern lesson on pie chart fails.
Get ready to explore how graphs have shaped history—and get inspired to create your own!