Did Gutenberg Really Invent the Printing Press? (Encore)
Who should get credit for the invention of printing?
Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
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Show Notes
The printing press is considered to be one of, if not the greatest invention in history. The printing press allowed for an explosion in information and it ushered in the renaissance, the enlightenment, and the scientific and industrial revolutions.
As such, Johannes Gutenberg is often considered one of the most important people in history.
But did Gutenberg actually invent the printing press? Should he be given credit for this important invention?
Learn more about Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Associate Producer Thor Thomsen
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