5,000 Years of European Cities — Animated Bar Chart Race Timeline

An immersive bar chart race timeline of Europe’s biggest cities through the ages. See the rise of Minoan Crete, Classical & Roman urban networks, medieval trade powerhouses, and pre‑industrial capitals. Time span: 3500 BCE to 1750 CE. Europe‑only (excluding Asia). Population figures are indicative and compiled from scholarly estimates. Enjoy, share, and comment with your favorite city!