This animated sequence illustrates the dramatic increase in longevity throughout history. This animated sequence illustrates the dramatic rise in longevity throughout history. From Ancient Times to ...

For most of human history, life unfolded quickly and ended abruptly. In the early 19th century, global life expectancy hovered around 30 years, shaped by war, famine, and the relentless churn of ...

Southern states like Oklahoma, Mississippi, and West Virginia have seen minimal improvements in life expectancy over the past century, with some showing less than three years of gain since 1900.