Media History Timeline

 Media history examines the evolution of communication methods, from ancient forms like cave paintings to modern digital technologies, and their impact on society. It explores how media structures and their changes have shaped human history and culture. Key developments include the invention of the printing press, radio, television, and the internet, each revolutionizing how information is shared and consumed.

Pre-Industrial Age:

Early forms of communication like cave paintings, clay tablets, and oral traditions. 

Industrial Age:

The printing press, newspapers, the telegraph, and the telephone transformed mass communication and information access. 

Electronic Age:

Radio, television, and early computers emerged, further impacting how information was disseminated and consumed. 

Information Age:

The internet, social media, and mobile devices have created a globally interconnected world, leading to new forms of communication and information sharing.