Paper invention

The invention of paper revolutionized record-keeping and communication. Originating in ancient China around the 2nd century AD, paper is made from plant fibers such as mulberry bark or hemp, which are processed into pulp, flattened, and dried to form thin sheets. This medium replaced heavier, more expensive materials like parchment and papyrus, making writing more accessible and portable. Over centuries, paper technology improved in manufacturing and quality, enabling widespread dissemination of ideas, literature, and information, and shaping the development of education, administration, and culture worldwide.