History of Printing and Journalism

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Johann Gutenberg's invention

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Johann Gutenberg invented the printing press.

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Gutenberg's origin

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He was from Germany, specifically the city of Mainz.

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Year printing press was invented

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1455

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Gutenberg's notable publication

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Gutenberg first published the Bible in Latin.

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Book production before printing press

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Books were hand-made by monks and scholars.

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Literacy impact of the printing press

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Printing press led to an increase in literacy.

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Movable type definition

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Printing that uses movable letters to reproduce the elements of a document on paper.

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Mass publication innovation

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Movable type and printing press allowed for mass publication of books.

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Early inventor of movable type

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The Chinese invented movable type well before Gutenberg.

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Origin of the term 'gazette'

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Newsletter in Venice in 1550s sold for one 'gazetta' (coin).