Timeline of Mass Media

By IssacDavis
  • 100 BCE

    Paper Invention

    Paper Invention
    In 100 BC, the Chinese invented paper, a place where things can be written.
  • 1455

    Printing Press

    Printing Press
    News can now be spread through local parts of Europe as the printing press was invented.

  • First Newspaper in America

    First Newspaper in America
    Newspapers given each day was the precursor for everyone to know what was going on.

  • John Quincy Adams

    John Quincy Adams
    During his term, he became the first sitting president to have his picture taken.

  • The Telegraph

    The Telegraph
    With no other way to receive news except pretty much locally, the telegraph was invented so breaking news can be sent nationwide in a matter of seconds.

  • Citizens see the Civil War

    Citizens see the Civil War
    Matthew Brady had taken photos of the dead corpses of the soldiers on the battlefield. He laid them out in his studio, which showed the people at home how serious and bad this war really was.

  • Invention of the Telephone

    Invention of the Telephone
    Alexander Graham Bell invents the telephone as an experiment, making conversations faster than ever.

  • The First Film

    The First Film
    Although the first movies had no audio, later on, these would become a big reason why the entertainment industry exists.

  • First TV

    First TV
    The television makes you see things more visually and will eventually be leading way to get your news.

  • First iPhone

    First iPhone
    This product is more than just a call/text phone. It’s basically a handheld computer in your pocket. The level of progression this had was extraordinary. It has every source of media in one device.