15th-century printing

The 15th century marked a revolution in communication with the invention of printing by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440. He developed movable type, which allowed for individual letters to be reused and rearranged to create texts. This innovation made books more affordable and accessible, leading to a surge in literacy and the spread of ideas. The Gutenberg Bible, printed in 1455, was among the first major books produced. This technological advancement paved the way for the Renaissance, Reformation, and the modern information age by facilitating the rapid dissemination of knowledge across Europe and beyond.