The first mechanical printing press was the Gutenburg press created by the German born  goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg. It was important because it allowed a community of scientists to document their findings.  This had an impact of referencing important findings and observations. This printing press also helped with the 'democratization of knowledge'. Knowledge could be reproduced numerous times … Read more

Without the printing press we'd never have the humble newspaper. They were first created in Germany way back in the 14 hundreds. You may have heard of the Gutenberg press? This was created by Johannes Gutenburg - who was a goldsmith who pioneered the construction of the first print press. The first newspapers believe it … Read more