Writing Through HIstory

By lanastasio
  • FIrst Written Language
    3000 BCE

    FIrst Written Language

    The first written languages are developed by Sumerian people of Mesopotamia.
  • Paper
    2500 BCE

    Paper

    Ancient Egyptians create papyrus or an early version of paper.
  • Alphabet
    1700 BCE

    Alphabet

    Semites of the Mediterranean create the alphabet.
  • Printing Press
    1450

    Printing Press

    Johannes Gutenberg pioneers the modern printing press, using rearrangeable metal letters called movable type.
  • Pencils

    Pencils

    The pencil was invented to help people write easily.
  • Papermaking Machine

    Papermaking Machine

    Henry and Sealy Fourdrinier develop the papermaking machine.
  • Typewriter

    Typewriter

    Christopher Latham Sholes invents the modern typewriter and QWERTY keyboard.
  • Ballpoint Pen

    Ballpoint Pen

    Laszlo and Georg Biro pioneer the modern ballpoint pen.