Johannes Gutenberg and a grape press: We can read!

Immediately following his invention of the press, the demand for printed material exploded. Once a luxury enjoyed only by the very rich, books were being devoured by women, children, the poor, and the working class. Information spread rapidly and widely, changing what people knew, believed, and thought. Today, in 2023, we still owe thanks to Johannes Gutenberg, who loved reading enough to chase his goals and make information accessible.