Did You Know? The History of the Internet

The video traces the evolution of the internet from its inception in the late 1950s to its global reach by 2022. It begins with the development of early computer networks and the creation of ARPANET, the first network to enable host-to-host communication. The video then discusses the architectural framework laid out by Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn, which became the foundation for modern internet connectivity. As the internet expanded in the 1990s, it became commercialized, with browsers and the World Wide Web facilitating rapid growth. The emergence of Web 2.0 in the 21st century emphasized social networks and user-generated content, leading to widespread global connectivity, with billions of people accessing the internet by 2022.

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