* Acta Diurna: Caesar is credited with establishing the first known daily publication called "Acta Diurna" (Daily Acts), a handwritten bulletin that was posted in public places in Rome. It reported on important events, government decrees, and military victories.
While "Acta Diurna" was not a true newspaper in the modern sense, it laid the foundation for regular, public dissemination of news.
Other significant figures who contributed to the development of journalism include:
* Gutenberg: His invention of the printing press in the 15th century allowed for mass production of printed materials, including news sheets and pamphlets.
* William Caxton: The first English printer, who introduced printing to England and published the first English newspaper in 1622.
* John Milton: An English poet and political writer who advocated for freedom of the press in his Areopagitica (1644).
These individuals all played crucial roles in shaping the evolution of journalism and the spread of information.