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4000 BCE
History of communication
María Laura Suárez
31/08/2022
20013500
Teacher: Pamela Jordan
3F -
3200 BCE
Ancient communication
The first means of communication was, of course, the human voice but about 3,200 BC writing was invented in Iraq and Egypt. It was invented about 1,500 BC in China. Other civilizations in central America like the Mayans also invented systems of writing. -
1500 BCE
Next major invention
The next major improvement in communication was the invention of printing. In Europe, in the mid-15th century, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, which made books much cheaper and allowed newspapers to be invented. William Caxton introduced the printing press into England in 1476. -
1476
Printing press
In Europe, in the mid-15th century, Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press, which made books much cheaper and allowed newspapers to be invented. William Caxton introduced the printing press into England. -
First newspapers
The first newspapers were printed in the 17th century. The first newspaper in England was printed in 1641. (However, the word newspaper was not recorded until 1670). -
Paying for mail? (1801-1900)
Communication became far more efficient in the 19th century. In the early 19th century the recipient of a letter had to pay the postage, not the sender. Then in 1840, Rowland Hill invented the Penny Post. From then on the sender of a letter paid. Cheap mail made it much easier for people to keep in touch with loved ones who lived a long way off. -
For blind people
Louis Braille invented an embossed typeface for the blind and in 1837 Isaac Pitman invented shorthand. -
Almost a phone!
The telegraph was invented in 1837. A cable was laid across the Channel in 1850 and after 1866 it was possible to send messages across the Atlantic. -
Old computers
The first successful typewriter went on sale in 1874. -
Telephone discovery
Years later, Alexander
Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876. -
Morse codes
Morse code and machines were invented -
Radio
Marconi sent a radio message across the Atlantic. Radio broadcasting began in Britain in 1922 when the BBC was formed. -
21th Century (1901-200)
In the early 21st century the internet became an important form of communication. Today email has become one of the most popular methods of communication. -
BBC news!
Television was invented by John Logie Baird and the BBC began regular, high definition broadcasting in 1936. TV was suspended in Britain during World War II but it began again in 1946. TV first became common in the 1950s. -
First satellite
The first communications satellite, Echo was launched. -
Nearly to iphones
Martin Cooper invented the first handheld first cell phone. The first mobile phone call in Britain was made in 1985. The first commercial text was sent in 1992. Mobile phones became common in the 1990s. In Britain, smartphones were introduced in 1996. -
Online books
In the 2010s ebook readers became common. -
Bibliography
Lambert, T. (2022, 31 mayo). A History of Communication. Local Histories. Recuperado 31 de agosto de 2022, de https://localhistories.org/a-history-of-communication/
Timetoast. (s. f.). Timetoast timeline maker. Timetoast Timelines. Recuperado 31 de agosto de 2022, de https://www.timetoast.com/ -
Bibliography (Cont)
Technology of Communication Timeline – Gary Gillespie - Eagle. (s. f.). NU - Eagle Website. Recuperado 31 de agosto de 2022, de https://eagle.northwestu.edu/faculty/gary-gillespie/technology-of-communication-timeline/
Rogers, S. (2019, 15 octubre). The Role Of Technology In The Evolution Of Communication. Forbes. Recuperado 31 de agosto de 2022, de https://www.forbes.com/sites/solrogers/2019/10/15/the-role-of-technology-in-the-evolution-of-communication/?sh=b7b5d13493bf -
Bibliography
Word Online. (n.d.). Chrome Web Store. Retrieved August 31, 2022, from https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/word-online/fiombgjlkfpdpkbhfioofeeinbehmajg?hl=es