History Lists

Explore all our curated data lists and tables in the History category.

Oldest Known Civilizations
A chronological list of the earliest recorded human civilizations.
Deadliest Earthquakes in History
The most destructive earthquakes recorded based on estimated fatalities.
Longest Serving Monarchs in History
The rulers who have reigned for the longest verifiable periods.
Deadliest Pandemics in History
The most fatal disease outbreaks in human history.
Most Expensive Paintings Ever Sold
The highest known prices paid for individual pieces of art.
Deadliest Wars in Human History
The armed conflicts with the highest estimated death tolls.
Longest Reigning Roman Emperors
The emperors who ruled the Roman Empire for the longest periods.
Oldest Surviving Buildings
The most ancient free-standing structures still in existence today.
U.S. Presidents by Military Rank
United States Presidents who achieved the highest military ranks.
Largest Empires in History by Land Area
The most extensive empires measured by total landmass controlled at their peak.
Shortest Wars in Recorded History
The armed conflicts that concluded in the shortest amount of time.