Gutenberg's Moveable Type Changed Everything
Description
🚀 Did you know books were so scarce that only the wealthy and religious elite had access to them?
In this short episode, we explore the groundbreaking invention of the printing press in the 1400s. We dive into the events that transformed the spread of ideas and sparked an intellectual awakening across Europe.
🎧 Listen to practice your English and find out:
- How did individual metal letters (movable type) change the cost and time of printing? ⚙️
- What utilitarian texts did the team print first to perfect their process? đź“°
- How did the rapid spread of this technology fuel the Renaissance and the Reformation? 🌍
📝 Transcription:
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📊 Level: Intermediate / B1-B2
🔑 Keywords: Gutenberg, movable type, printing press, Renaissance, knowledge























