Communication through the ages

By daphneyens
  • 1991 BCE

    Computer

    Computer
    Although having a computer did seem all exciting and everything, the first computers were only used for numerical calculations back in the day. The computer was created in 1822, but wasn't built till 1991.
  • 1983 BCE

    Internet

    Internet
    At first, the internet was only used for military purposes, but then later expanded for scientists so they could communicate.
  • 1972 BCE

    Gaming Systems

    Gaming Systems
    The reason why gaming systems were created because it was used to entertain people. It brought the idea of of making entertainment available to a wider group of people.
  • 1955 BCE

    AI

    AI
    AI was created so machines could help relate and create new things
  • 1927 BCE

    Television

    Television
    The television was created as a possible medium for education and interpersonal communication. also known as a conversation between two people. It was and continues to be used as entertainment.
  • 1896 BCE

    Radio

    Radio
    The radio was created so that people in and on the ships could communicate while at sea
  • 1876 BCE

    Telephone

    Telephone
    The telephone was created that way people can have communication between specific locations
  • 1837 BCE

    Telegraph

    Telegraph
    The telegraph was created so people can transport messages much quicker and faster than physical transportation
  • 1436 BCE

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    The printing press was created to allow mass production of uniform printed matter, mainly text in the form of books, newspapers and pamphlets
  • 1100 BCE

    Handwritten / illuminated Manuscripts

    Handwritten / illuminated Manuscripts
    The illuminated manuscripts were used for a more religious reason. It was used as a visual tool for church services or to support church services, as well as support the daily devotions of monks, nuns, and laymen

  • Egyptian Hieroglyphics

    Egyptian Hieroglyphics
    Just like the writing of Cuneiform, the Hieroglyphics were also used to keep track of records, but they also used it to display dedicated monuments and royalty and deities

  • Cuneiform

    Cuneiform
    The old writing of "Cuneiform" was used for keeping track of trades, temple activities, and business. Other than that, Cuneiform was used for also telling story's, myths and even personal letters.

  • Paleolithic Cave Art

    Paleolithic Cave Art
    Paleolithic Cave art was a way for cave people to not only to communicate but to also tell their stories, of how they survived, and what their day consisted of.