jan 1, 1440 - Invention of the Printing Press (In Europe)
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"Invented" by Johann Gutenberg, the printing press had a major impact on how ideas and movements spread across Europe. Especially encouraging the Reformation, the printing press helped humanists- like Martin Luther- spread their ideas against the church through pamphlets and books.
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