mar 1, 2500 BC - Papyrus in Egypt
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Papyrus is a material prepared in ancient Egypt from the pithy stem of a water plant, used in sheets throughout the ancient Mediterranean world for writing or painting on and also for making rope, sandals, and boats.
The availability of papyrus as a suitable writing material greatly contributed to the advancement of writing.
The impact of papyrus throughout the world is undeniable. Bevan (2001) reveals that the English word “Paper” is in fact derived from the Egyptian word “papyrus” which meant “that which belongs to the house”.
Papyrus led to the increase in book production throughout Greece.
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The Evolution of Traditional to New Media
STEM 12 - E
Media in Information Literacy
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