02/15/2012
Graphic News
May 17, 1996 -- Cartoon illustrates the origin of athletics in Olympic competition and is one of a collection entitled 'Why do we do that?' in which cartoons by Larry illustrate zany Olympic facts.
(Story: Maris Ross)
28 years ago — April 2, 1991 — the original Graphic News launched using a precursor to today’s websites that used email technology. These enabled infographics to be delivered electronically around the world over telephone lines. What was possible was very limited - It took 10 minutes for a 100K file to download.
Since then delivery speeds and website technology have moved on. The new website will offer the best online experience possible now, adding many new features (and offering new opportunities for the future), but still enabling existing users to select and download infographics and enjoy the distinct brand of visual journalism that is Graphic News.