Early Communication
This early form of communication used pictures carved or painted on walls.
Cave Paintings
Johannes Gutenberg invented this device in the 1450s.
Printing Press
Ancient civilizations used this writing material made from reeds.
Papyrus
The first mass‑produced book printed by Gutenberg.
Bible
This empire created the first large-scale postal system.
Persian Empire
These inexpensive newspapers in the 1800s made news accessible to the working class.
Penny Papers
This invention around 105 CE allowed China to spread written communication widely.
Paper
This type of journalism used sensational headlines to attract readers.
Yellow Journalism
The Inca used this system of knotted cords to record information.
Quipu
This 17th‑century publication is considered one of the earliest newspapers.
Oxford Gazette