A new World visualized ranking of history’s best-selling books offers a revealing look at what humans across centuries, cultures, and continents have chosen to read, preserve, and pass on.

While smartphones and streaming services dominate modern entertainment, the printed word remains a powerful force in shaping knowledge, empathy, and personal growth.

Education is a cornerstone of societal progress and economic development, and countries around the world continue to invest heavily in improving the quality of their education systems.