GITNUXREPORT 2025

Past Statistics

History records humanity’s evolution, innovations, conflicts, and cultural milestones.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The first known use of paper was in China around 105 CE during the Han Dynasty

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The Neanderthal species went extinct approximately 40,000 years ago, after living in Europe and western Asia

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The Altamira Cave paintings in Spain, dating back around 36,000 years, are some of the earliest known prehistoric artworks

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The Renaissance, starting in the 14th century, was a cultural rebirth that profoundly affected art, science, and philosophy across Europe

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The Taj Mahal in India, built between 1632 and 1653, is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the world

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Approximately 77% of humans have some form of history recorded through written texts

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The earliest known human civilizations date back to around 3100 BCE in Mesopotamia

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The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world

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The Ming Dynasty in China ruled from 1368 to 1644 CE, shaping much of Chinese modern history

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The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest deciphered writings of significant length, was created in ancient Babylon around 1754 BCE

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The Roman Empire at its peak covered 2.3 million square miles and housed about 60 million people

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The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 was key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs

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The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, killed an estimated 75-200 million people in the 14th century

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The Sumerians are credited with creating one of the earliest known writing systems, cuneiform, around 3500 BCE

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The Neolithic Revolution, around 10,000 BCE, marked the shift from nomadic to settled farming lifestyles

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The first public museum, the Ashmolean Museum, opened in Oxford in 1683, promoting public access to collections

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The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 by Howard Carter was one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century

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The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and is considered one of the first steps toward constitutional law

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The construction of the Great Wall of China started in the 7th century BCE and was expanded over several dynasties

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The first Olympic Games of ancient Greece were held in 776 BCE, dedicated to Zeus

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The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 provided vital insights into early Judaism and Christianity

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The discovery of the Americas by Vikings, led by Leif Erikson, predates Columbus by about 500 years, around 1000 CE

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The first real modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, reviving the ancient tradition

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The Cold War lasted from roughly 1947 to 1991, characterized by political tension between the US and the Soviet Union

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The establishment of the Islamic Golden Age occurred roughly between 8th and 14th centuries, marking a period of significant cultural, economic and scientific advances

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The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, marking the US's formal assertion of independence from Britain

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The last known case of smallpox was diagnosed in 1977, leading to global eradication efforts

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The Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 ended the Thirty Years’ War in Europe, redrawing diplomatic boundaries

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The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus occurred in 1492, marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas

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The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed much of the medieval City of London, drastically affecting its architecture

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The Berlin Wall, erected in 1961, divided East and West Berlin until 1989, symbolizing Cold War tensions

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The Transcontinental Railroad in the United States was completed in 1869, linking the east and west coasts

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The French Revolution began in 1789 and led to the end of monarchy and rise of republics in France

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The Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 was the first time humans set foot on another celestial body

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The fall of the Western Roman Empire is traditionally dated to 476 CE, marking the end of ancient Rome

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The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked the beginning of modern antibiotics, saving millions of lives

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The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany

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The first satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, initiating the space age

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The US Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and was primarily fought over slavery and states' rights

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The first human landing on the Moon occurred on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission

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The American Declaration of Independence was drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson in 1776

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The Holocaust led to the systematic murder of approximately six million Jews during World War II

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The Suez Canal, completed in 1869, significantly shortened maritime trade routes between Europe and Asia

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The Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949 supplied West Berlin during Soviet blockade, representing Cold War tensions

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The signing of the Helsinki Accords in 1975 aimed to improve relations between the Communist and Western blocs during the Cold War

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The United Nations was founded in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts

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The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of Cold War divisions in Europe

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The first use of the atomic bomb in warfare occurred in August 1945 during World War II, over Hiroshima, Japan

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The Yalta Conference in 1945 was a key meeting where Allied leaders planned post-war Europe

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The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD traditionally marks the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe

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The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century and transformed global economies

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The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century greatly accelerated the spread of knowledge

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The invention of the wheel around 3500 BCE revolutionized transportation and technology

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The invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell occurred in 1876, revolutionizing communication

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The printing of the Gutenberg Bible in the 1450s was among the earliest major books printed using movable type

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The first successful powered flight was achieved by the Wright brothers in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

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The first human embryo was cloned in 1996, opening new frontiers in reproductive technology

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The discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 by Watson and Crick revolutionized biology and genetics

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The first computer virus was created in 1986, marking the beginning of cyber security concerns

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The Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, mapped all the genes in human DNA, revolutionizing medicine

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The first successful gene editing using CRISPR technology was reported in 2012, revolutionizing genetics

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Key Highlights

Approximately 77% of humans have some form of history recorded through written texts
The earliest known human civilizations date back to around 3100 BCE in Mesopotamia
The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world
The Ming Dynasty in China ruled from 1368 to 1644 CE, shaping much of Chinese modern history
The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century and transformed global economies
The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest deciphered writings of significant length, was created in ancient Babylon around 1754 BCE
The Roman Empire at its peak covered 2.3 million square miles and housed about 60 million people
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 was key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs
The first known use of paper was in China around 105 CE during the Han Dynasty
The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, killed an estimated 75-200 million people in the 14th century
The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, marking the US's formal assertion of independence from Britain
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century greatly accelerated the spread of knowledge
The Altamira Cave paintings in Spain, dating back around 36,000 years, are some of the earliest known prehistoric artworks

Did you know that over three-quarters of humanity’s history is recorded through written texts, capturing moments from the earliest civilizations of Mesopotamia to groundbreaking discoveries like the Rosetta Stone and the Human Genome Project?

Ancient and Early Human Developments

The first known use of paper was in China around 105 CE during the Han Dynasty
The Neanderthal species went extinct approximately 40,000 years ago, after living in Europe and western Asia

Ancient and Early Human Developments Interpretation

While paper revolutionized communication since 105 CE in China, Neanderthals, having gone extinct around 40,000 years ago, remind us that even the most enduring species eventually fold into history, much like the pages of a well-used manuscript.

Cultural and Intellectual Achievements

The Altamira Cave paintings in Spain, dating back around 36,000 years, are some of the earliest known prehistoric artworks
The Renaissance, starting in the 14th century, was a cultural rebirth that profoundly affected art, science, and philosophy across Europe

Cultural and Intellectual Achievements Interpretation

While the Altamira Cave paintings offer a prehistoric glimpse into humanity's earliest artistic expressions, the Renaissance's transformative surge in art and intellect reveals that mankind's most enduring legacy often comes from the brushstrokes of revival rather than the shadows of the past.

Culture and Intellectual Achievements

The Taj Mahal in India, built between 1632 and 1653, is considered one of the most beautiful monuments in the world

Culture and Intellectual Achievements Interpretation

While the Taj Mahal's breathtaking beauty has cemented its status as a timeless symbol of love and artistry, its enduring allure also underscores the importance of preserving cultural masterpieces amidst the relentless march of time.

History and Civilizations

Approximately 77% of humans have some form of history recorded through written texts
The earliest known human civilizations date back to around 3100 BCE in Mesopotamia
The Library of Alexandria, founded in the 3rd century BCE, was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world
The Ming Dynasty in China ruled from 1368 to 1644 CE, shaping much of Chinese modern history
The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest deciphered writings of significant length, was created in ancient Babylon around 1754 BCE
The Roman Empire at its peak covered 2.3 million square miles and housed about 60 million people
The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 was key to understanding Egyptian hieroglyphs
The Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, killed an estimated 75-200 million people in the 14th century
The Sumerians are credited with creating one of the earliest known writing systems, cuneiform, around 3500 BCE
The Neolithic Revolution, around 10,000 BCE, marked the shift from nomadic to settled farming lifestyles
The first public museum, the Ashmolean Museum, opened in Oxford in 1683, promoting public access to collections
The discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 by Howard Carter was one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century
The Magna Carta was signed in 1215 and is considered one of the first steps toward constitutional law
The construction of the Great Wall of China started in the 7th century BCE and was expanded over several dynasties
The first Olympic Games of ancient Greece were held in 776 BCE, dedicated to Zeus
The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947 provided vital insights into early Judaism and Christianity
The discovery of the Americas by Vikings, led by Leif Erikson, predates Columbus by about 500 years, around 1000 CE
The first real modern Olympic Games were held in Athens in 1896, reviving the ancient tradition
The Cold War lasted from roughly 1947 to 1991, characterized by political tension between the US and the Soviet Union
The establishment of the Islamic Golden Age occurred roughly between 8th and 14th centuries, marking a period of significant cultural, economic and scientific advances

History and Civilizations Interpretation

History is humanity’s vast curated memory—spanning from ancient scribbles and monumental empires to pandemics and intellectual revolutions—reminding us that our past is both a mirror and a blueprint for the future’s next great chapter.

Significant Historical Events

The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, marking the US's formal assertion of independence from Britain
The last known case of smallpox was diagnosed in 1977, leading to global eradication efforts
The Treaty of Westphalia in 1648 ended the Thirty Years’ War in Europe, redrawing diplomatic boundaries
The discovery of America by Christopher Columbus occurred in 1492, marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas
The Great Fire of London in 1666 destroyed much of the medieval City of London, drastically affecting its architecture
The Berlin Wall, erected in 1961, divided East and West Berlin until 1989, symbolizing Cold War tensions
The Transcontinental Railroad in the United States was completed in 1869, linking the east and west coasts
The French Revolution began in 1789 and led to the end of monarchy and rise of republics in France
The Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969 was the first time humans set foot on another celestial body
The fall of the Western Roman Empire is traditionally dated to 476 CE, marking the end of ancient Rome
The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 marked the beginning of modern antibiotics, saving millions of lives
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919 ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany
The first satellite, Sputnik 1, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957, initiating the space age
The US Civil War lasted from 1861 to 1865 and was primarily fought over slavery and states' rights
The first human landing on the Moon occurred on July 20, 1969, during NASA's Apollo 11 mission
The American Declaration of Independence was drafted primarily by Thomas Jefferson in 1776
The Holocaust led to the systematic murder of approximately six million Jews during World War II
The Suez Canal, completed in 1869, significantly shortened maritime trade routes between Europe and Asia
The Berlin Airlift in 1948-1949 supplied West Berlin during Soviet blockade, representing Cold War tensions
The signing of the Helsinki Accords in 1975 aimed to improve relations between the Communist and Western blocs during the Cold War
The United Nations was founded in 1945 to promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized the end of Cold War divisions in Europe
The first use of the atomic bomb in warfare occurred in August 1945 during World War II, over Hiroshima, Japan
The Yalta Conference in 1945 was a key meeting where Allied leaders planned post-war Europe
The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD traditionally marks the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe

Significant Historical Events Interpretation

From the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the fall of the Berlin Wall, history reveals that humanity's greatest leaps often come with echoes of destruction and division, yet they also pave the way for unity, progress, and the rewriting of what is possible.

Technological Advancements

The Industrial Revolution began in the late 18th century and transformed global economies
The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century greatly accelerated the spread of knowledge
The invention of the wheel around 3500 BCE revolutionized transportation and technology
The invention of the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell occurred in 1876, revolutionizing communication
The printing of the Gutenberg Bible in the 1450s was among the earliest major books printed using movable type
The first successful powered flight was achieved by the Wright brothers in 1903 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
The first human embryo was cloned in 1996, opening new frontiers in reproductive technology
The discovery of the structure of DNA in 1953 by Watson and Crick revolutionized biology and genetics
The first computer virus was created in 1986, marking the beginning of cyber security concerns
The Human Genome Project, completed in 2003, mapped all the genes in human DNA, revolutionizing medicine
The first successful gene editing using CRISPR technology was reported in 2012, revolutionizing genetics

Technological Advancements Interpretation

From the wheel to CRISPR, history shows that every leap in human innovation—from revolutionizing transport to rewriting our very DNA—reminds us that progress is both a groundbreaking achievement and a profound responsibility.