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35,000 BCE
Cave Paintings
During prehistoric times, early people used to paint and engrave on rocks, walls or ceilings. It was also their way to communicate with each other. These cave paintings reflect the way people lived back then and still being preserved up to this day. -
2400 BCE
Clay Tablets
Clay tablets were first used in Mesopotamia as a medium of writing especially for writing cuneiforms (the oldest system of writing). These clay tablets were also us as an archaeological evidences of ancient literature where people used to scribe their own literary works and variety of information. -
Period: 2400 BCE to
EVOLUTION OF MEDIA
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130 BCE
Acta Diurna
Acta Diurna which means "Daily Acts" was the world's first newspaper that appeared as early as 131 BC. This was a sort of daily gazette where people are being informed about political and social happenings in ancient Rome. -
Newspaper - The London Gazette
Published in 1655, The London Gazette is the oldest continuously published newspaper up to this day. Because of this, it helped people to be aware and informed of what's happening in their society. -
Typewriter
Typewriter is said to be one of the most vital and revolutionary inventions in the 19th century. It was used to print papers and documents manually. Through this machine, it made news and writing easier and more accessible. -
Telegraph
Developed by Samuel Morse, the telegraph was a device that allows the transmission of information by coded signals (Morse code). During those times, it was indeed essential in communicating over long distances. -
Motion Picture Photography
Invented in 19th century, motion picture photography/projection was used as means for the production and showing of motion pictures. This invention was significant in the history of cinema and photography. -
Television
Television is a system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens. It was mainly used to broadcast programs for entertainment, information, and education. -
Transistor Radio
Transistor radio is a small portable radio receiver that uses transistor-based circuitry. It played a significant role in the history of radio broadcasting and helped people to be informed of news. -
Smartphones
A smartphone is a mobile device that combines cellular and mobile computing functions into one unit. This is one of the most useful devices as of today because it actually helps people to communicate, be informed and etc. easier and faster. -
Mosaic
Released in 1993, Mosaic is the first web browser that was made freely accessible to the public. It allowed web pages to include both graphics and text making it easier for people. -
Cloud Storage
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage on the Internet. These applications are essential especially for students in saving and storing files.
