The European printing revolution began in Germany in 1448 when goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg began casting letters in metal. Relive the experience and watch how a printing press works. Tune in or stream "A to Z: How Writing Changed the World" tomorrow night at 9/8c on PBS to learn more: https://to.pbs.org/308EoaI | NOVA l PBS

How Gutenberg’s Printing Press Changed the World 📜✨ Before the internet, before electricity… one man gave humanity its loudest voice. In 1440 CE, Johannes Gutenberg of Mainz, Germany, invented the printing press, turning ink and metal into a force that spread knowledge across the world. His movable metal type made books affordable, sparked the Renaissance, and reshaped history forever. #Gutenberg #PrintingPress #HistoryTok #EducationalTikTok #WorldHistory #Innovation #Invention #renaissance #bo