Invention of the Printing Press | How Johannes Gutenberg Changed the World Forever The invention of the printing press in 15th-century Europe marked one of the greatest turning points in human history. Developed by Johannes Gutenberg, the movable-type printing press made books faster, cheaper, and accessible to common people. This breakthrough sparked the Printing Revolution, accelerated the spread of knowledge, boosted literacy, fueled the Renaissance, and laid the foundation for modern educati

Happy Birthday Johannes Gutenberg! 🎉 To celebrate, watch how Gutenberg’s printing press works. Gutenberg introduced several new elements that helped mechanize the process of printing using metal movable type. He devised a method to cast uniform metal type, innovated a durable oil-based ink, and modified a screw-operated wooden press (think a wine or olive press) that made printing faster and more efficient. The result was revolutionary. #OnThisDay #BibleImpact #Gutenberg | Museum of the Bible