Back in the 1450s, when the Bible became the first major work printed in Europe with moveable metal type, Johannes Gutenberg was a man with a plan. The German inventor decided to make the most of ...

2. Press for Printing The printing press, a revolutionary invention by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440 CE, had a profound impact on the spread of knowledge, surpassing any other technology before the ...

The first invention in China in the seventh century was the paper currency. Paper currency is one of China’s most important inventions as paper currency has been adopted worldwide. Usage of paper ...

An engraving showing a Gutenberg printing press. Before Johannes Gutenberg's invention, reproducing a book involved copying it by hand. All across Europe, the printing press was revolutionising ...