This document provides an overview of the history and future of data visualization. It discusses early maps and quantitative representations from 6000 BC through the 14th century. The 19th century is described as the "golden age of infographics". Recent developments mentioned include projects by John Tukey in the 1970s, the rise of interactive online tools and datasets in the 2000s, and specific visualization projects created by the speaker. The document outlines different narrative structures for visualization and discusses relevant concepts from information design and human-computer interaction.