Media History

The History of Media

During the prehistoric age, media consisted of using prints and cave paintings to communicate. these were the first real forms of communication apart from speech and symbols. From this, the printing press was founded and suing during the industrial age, making it easier to share news and advertisements on paper. Early stages of photography were always discovered in this time. the elcotronic age introduced the Telegraph, Radio and Television, these meant people could find out what was happening around the world easier an quicker. The digital age began in the late 20th century where computers and phones became portable. The internet, Social media and email were all introduced during this period.