A to Z: How Writing Changed the World Promo
Preview: Season 47 Episode 14 | 26sVideo has Closed Captions
The creation of printing, the first information technology, drove empires and revolutions.
Just as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies–from pen to paper to printing press—make it all possible?
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A to Z: How Writing Changed the World Promo
Preview: Season 47 Episode 14 | 26sVideo has Closed Captions
Just as handwritten records changed how societies work, the printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies–from pen to paper to printing press—make it all possible?
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How Medieval Parchment is Made
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Learn about the preparation and use of parchment paper in medieval Europe. (3m 4s)
The Printing Press Revolutionized the Spread of Information
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Watch how a printing press works. (2m 36s)
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National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the NOVA Science Trust, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and PBS viewers.