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In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell invented the first practical telephone. This groundbreaking invention expanded and simplified communications. Using the telephone was much more efficient, quick, and effective than handwritten letters. After this invention, the telephone began popping up all around the globe. The telephone connected and continues to connect different groups of people and also spread new information quicker. This discovery sped and increased global communication, increasing the capacity for real-time interaction from a distance.
invention we would still be spending our days and nights in utter darkness. Light bulbs are a very
practical and important part of our daily lives and provide us with the light we need in order to see. When the light bulb was first introduced to the
masses it changed the way humans lived. From the
candlestick to the lightbulb, people could now
work or do "daytime activities" into the night.
1440
Johannes Gutenberg, a german inventor, pioneered a printing press that had far-reaching effects on Europe-and the world. Until Gutenberg's innovation, books had to copied strenuously by hand. This took a long time and made books more expensive. This meant that the wealthy generally only had access to books and education. When the printing press appeared, books were being produced more quickly and cheaply, which meant that more people could afford to buy them. In turn, this encouraged more people to learn to read. The printed word played a very important role in spreading new ideas about politics, religion, science, and philosophy across the world. Gutenberg's invention was so revolutionary that it has been called the most important invention of the second millennium.
1989
In 1989, Tim Berners-Lee, invented a "large hypertext database with typed links", otherwise known as the World Wide Web. This invention impacted the world because it allowed information to be accessed with the push of a button. Also, the world was connected with instant messaging and emailing. The World Wide Web (or the internet), also allowed people to view international news and to know what's happening all over the world. With time, the internet evolved to include various search engines, mobile phone networks, wireless devices, and social networks.
The wheel was a revolutionary invention from 3500 BCE. The wheel was not initially invented for transportation purposes, but was used as pottery wheels. Nearly 300 years later, wheels were designed for transportation. Now early humans could travel and transport goods from one place to another, with the help of carts. Later in time, the wheel was used for domestic purposes, such as irrigation and milling. The invention of the wheel was a groundbreaking innovation that paved the way for new transportation methods (ex. cars and trains) and machinery (ex. the printing press).
1928
1876
1492
In 1928, Alexander Fleming wanted to discover a way to destroy bacteria. So, he began growing lots of bacteria known as staphylococci on petri-dishes. Fleming went on vacation, but didn't clean out his bacteria dishes. When he returned they were covered in mold. This was a stroke of luck that saved millions. Within the mold, Fleming noticed clear rings that did not have mold growing on them. This was penicillin. Penicillin kills bacteria and can cure infectious diseases. Penicillin made its way across the globe, saving millions of lives along the way. Penicillin also saved thousands of World War II soldiers.
In 1921, Dr. Banting discovered the hormone insulin in the pancreatic
extracts of dogs. Banting then injected the hormone into a dog with diabetes and he noticed it lowered the high glucose blood levels to normal. Later, Banting developed insulin for human treatment. The first successful treatment was with a 14 year old boy with type one diabetes in 1922. The patient, Leonard Thompson, was close to death before his treatment, but quickly bounced back to life with the insulin.The news of this treatment rapidly spread across the world, saving millions of diabetics, ultimately from death. The discovery of insulin was one of the most dramatic and important milestones in medicine.
In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed westward in hopes of getting to Asia, to access the sources of spices and other oriental goods. Columbus did not reach Asia, but made a historical discovery of the Americas. Columbus made a total of four voyages to the Americas between 1492 and 1498. These voyages set the stage for European exploration and colonization of the Americas, which ultimately led to "The Grand Exchange", and catalyzed imperialism.
The Grand Exchange
When Columbus returned to the Americas in 1493, he had no idea that his voyage would change the world. The "Grand Exchange" was a trading process that began when Christopher Columbus brought seeds, fruit trees, and livestock to the Americas. This precious cargo was cultivated and became staples. In return, native North American species were exported to Europe. This exchange later expanded to include different countries and products around the world. Also, new ideas and technologies were being spread across the world, broadening the face of knowledge.
1879
In October 1945, after World War II, the United Nations was formed. This organization was created in an effort to encourage diplomacy as apposed to violence. This was done to promote global peace and international security. Today, 193 countries are UN members. The United Nations has connected the world on international issues and has impacted many cultures and civilizations. This organization is important because it provides guidelines in order to prevent conflict between nations and promotes international dialogue. This set the stage for the creation of organizations like, the World Trade Organization (1995), which regulates international trade. The United Nations views that, no matter how small or poor a nation is, it still has a voice and a say in the development of the world. This underlines the whole of globalization and connecting the world.
In 1879, Thomas Edison invented the first
patented incandescent light bulb. Without this
Later in history, new forms of light bulbs
were designed and modified to be
more environmental friendly.
300 BCE
The Silk Road was a fragile network of caravan tracks that linked Asia and Europe. Because Silk was the major trade product which traveled on this road, it was named the Silk Road. This ancient route not only circulated goods, but also spread new cultures, ideas, and technology. For example, the Indo-Arabic number system originated in India and was later adopted in the Middle East. This system spread quickly because the Europeans who traded with Middle Eastern merchants introduced the system to Italy, and from there the system spread throughout all of Europe. Today, this number system is used worldwide.
1300
2004
The sea has always played an essential role in globalization, so the invention of the magnetic compass made sea exploration much safer and easier. The compass meant that sailors could travel farther from land without losing their way, which lead to new discoveries (i.e. the Americas) and international trade. Also, navigating the oceans successfully played a pivotal role for many countries in gaining political and military power. Before the invention of the compass, getting lost at sea was a real danger, often with disastrous consequences. With the compass, sailors were no longer dependent on land marks and could take risks to travel to new lands and contact new people and cultures.
In 2004, Mark Zuckerberg invented an online social networking service called Facebook. Today, this network has over 1.59 billion active users. With users from all across the globe, Facebook has connected all types of people and cultures. Instantly, you can send a message to someone across the world with ease. With this website you can contact loved ones across the globe whenever you desire, or even set up a page for your business. Facebook has impacted the world, and connected people, their views, and new ideas.
850 CE
Gunpowder was invented in China in 850 CE. Its introduction marked a dramatic change in the way wars were conducted worldwide. The science behind gunpowder was passed along the Silk Road, and soon spread all across Europe. Soon after, muskets and cannons were being used and traded widely. Gunpowder was first used in European warfare in 1324. Gunpowder is still the basis for many modern weapons, including guns, but it is certainly no longer the most explosive force available to armies.