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3300 BCE
Hieroglyphics and Papyrus
Hieroglyphics is one of the earliest forms of writing. In Ancient Egypt it was used to record information. Papyrus was a tool often used with hieroglyphics to write things down. -
Newspaper
Newspaper may becoming an outdated form of information, but for centuries it served as a big portion of information. Europe first received newspaper in 1609 -
Libraries
The first public library was founded by Ben Franklin and helped start spread information through America as more started to pop up. -
Telegraph
The telegraph was one of the first forms of quick communication. It allowed information to be sent from one place to another through an underground line. It required a special person to read the telegraph. -
Telephone
Another form of quick communication is the telephone. The telephone allowed you to call people miles away from you in less than a minute. -
Radio
For the most part information in the past was primarily text with maybe a picture, if you’re lucky. When the radio was invented it allowed radio stations to spread information through voice. This also created the possibility of speeches on the radio. -
Movies with Audio
“The Jazz Singer” was one of the first movies which included audio. These movies were labeled “talkies” as movies were typically mute with background music. -
TV
TV allowed people to enjoy movies at the comfort of their own home. News stations popped up as well as commercials advertising things in between shows. The first transmission was in 1927 -
Audiocassettes
Audiocassettes or cassettes helped allow music to be played anywhere or on the move. Before most music could only be played out of things like record players. -
Computers
The first computer “The Altair” was used at home, the first of its kind. Before most computers weighed tons and were used to solve complex equations. The personal computer allowed for more access to the internet.
