Paolo Narciso
Data, history & curiosity

Other ways of seeing.

A growing set of visual essays, plus short films on Philippine history.
Visual essays

Follow the evidence.

Interactive pieces on human origins and the peopling of the Philippines.

Human Origins Atlas
Interactive exploration

Human Origins Atlas

Follow the human journey out of Africa. Paths, evidence, and an open question about how we became us.

Explore the atlas
Before the Philippines
Interactive exploration

Before the Philippines

I created this visualization to address misconceptions about where the peoples of the Philippines came from, making current theories and evidence accessible through an interactive exploration of their diverse origins. It also clarifies that “Filipino” emerged during Spanish colonial rule and later became a shared national identity, while the islands’ peoples had distinct names, communities, and histories long before colonization.

Explore the archipelago
Video series

Mini Philippine History Lessons

Short videos exploring people and events in Philippine history.