The modern era, often referred to as the “Information Age,” is marked by influential figures like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Oprah Winfrey who have significantly impacted our culture. However, if we were to rewind time a century or more, we would find equally influential personalities such as Henry Ford, Pablo Picasso, and Marie Curie.
Imagine living in 1225 and overlapping with historical giants like Leonardo Fibonacci, Francis of Assisi, and Genghis Khan. These juxtapositions of lives across different eras come to life vividly in The Big Map of Who Lived When, a fascinating project by Redditor Profound_Whatever. This map showcases unexpected overlaps, like US President Joe Biden sharing a brief time with inventor Nikola Tesla.
Delving deeper into history, we discover even more peculiar overlaps. From J.R.R. Tolkien and Eminem to Christopher Columbus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Martin Luther – the tapestry of intertwined lives is endlessly fascinating. The Big Map of Who Lived When categorizes these figures, ranging from artists to thinkers to leaders, shedding light on their coinciding timelines.
The intricacies of these overlapping lifespans offer a unique perspective on history. It’s a reminder of the complex web of human existence throughout the ages and the interconnectedness of our shared past.
Explore Big Think to dive deeper into this captivating exploration of historical timelines.
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Writer Colin Marshall explores cities, language, and culture from his base in Seoul. Follow his projects like the newsletter Books on Cities and his book The Stateless City: a Walk through 21st-Century Los Angeles. Connect with him on Twitter @colinmarshall and Facebook.
