Matt's Blog

Notes about charts I'm working on + bonus material not found on my posters.

Hidden Matrilineal Dynasty

September 25, 2020

In my latest video, I reveal the secret, hidden dynasty that has been sitting on the thrones of Europe for over 600 years. To view the House of Garsenda chart in more detail, click the image below or download the PDF (free).

Star Wars Family Tree Episode 9 (Spoilers!)

January 05, 2020

WARNING: This chart contains Episode 9 spoilers!

Top 10 History YouTubers You Should Subscribe To

September 09, 2019

Stop what you're doing and subscribe to these channels now.

Timeline of World History poster on Mr Iglesias

June 24, 2019

Netflix has a new show about a high school history teacher and guess what's hanging in his classroom?

My chart in BBC Science Focus

July 20, 2018

My first chart to appear in a major publication!

Evolution of the Alphabet

April 06, 2018

My first really viral chart on Twitter.

Living with anxiety and how my "chart" tattoo helps

January 31, 2018

Wanna know what this tattoo is and what it means to me?

My Family Tree

December 11, 2017

Also, learn how to make one of these charts for your own genealogy.

Chart Lovers Holiday Gift Guide

November 25, 2017

10 great gift ideas for people who love charts.

Game of Thrones Family Tree

September 02, 2017

People kept asking me to make this chart. So I did.

UsefulCharts on Child Genius

August 31, 2017

I was on TV! Sort of :)

Golden Age of NASA

July 20, 2017

Made this chart a long time ago. Cuz, you know, space is cool.

Kickstarter Tips

July 04, 2017

Some advice for those who are considering running a Kickstarter project for the first time.

100 Basic Chinese Characters

July 02, 2017

Learn to recognize 100 basic Chinese characters.

The Crown (Netflix) Family Tree

January 16, 2017

Discover how the actors compare to the real characters in both Netflix's The Crown and PBS's Victoria.