10 Interesting Fact About The history of journalism

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• Journalism began in ancient times in Egypt, Greece and Roman, with reporting on political news and other important events.
• In England in the 17th century, freedom of the press was first recognized and given the right to print newspapers without government sensors.
• In the 18th century in the United States, newspapers became a tool of political struggle and sparks of the American revolution.
• In the 19th century, with cheaper printing technology, newspapers became more available and popular among the people.
• In the 20th century, journalism entered a new era with the emergence of radio and television as a new platform for reporting.
• In 1912, the New York Globe newspaper published an article about Titanic which became an example of an investigation journalism.
• In the 1930s, photo journalism became more popular and important in providing a clearer picture of important events.
• In the 1960s and 1970s, journalism in the United States experienced a major change with the existence of the Civil Rights and Vietnam War movement which gave rise to participatory journalism.
• In the 1990s, the internet provided new developments in journalism with the emergence of online news sites and social media.
• World Press Day is celebrated every May 3 to commemorate the freedom of the press and respect the importance of journalism in society.