The inventor who changed the course of history with the printing press.
Did you know that Johannes Gutenberg, with his invention of the movable type printing press, revolutionized the way ideas were shared around the world? At a time when books were copied by hand, the printing press enabled a massive spread of knowledge, accelerating the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation and forever transforming human history.
In this module, you will discover the life of Johannes Gutenberg and how his invention, the movable type printing press, changed the way people accessed information. You will learn about the printed Bible, his most famous work, and how the printing press influenced the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and other key historical periods. We will also explore the importance of literacy, typography, and how printing technology has evolved to modern advances such as 3D printing.
Character Curiosities
- 📖 The Gutenberg Bible was the first book printed with movable type and is considered one of the most important works in the history of mankind.
- 🖋️ Gutenberg spent many years working on his printing press, but, at the end of his life, he suffered financial difficulties and was unable to fully enjoy the success of his invention.
- 🌍 Although his printing press revolutionized Europe, Gutenberg never imagined that his invention would have a global impact on human history.
