The document traces the evolution of newspapers from their origins in ancient Rome to modern publications. It discusses some of the earliest newspaper-like publications including Acta Diurna in Rome in 59 BC, Notizie Scritte in Venice in 1556, and Relation in Antwerp in 1605 as the first weekly printed publication. It then outlines the development of newspapers in various countries and regions, highlighting important publications such as La Gazette in France in 1631, Post-och Inrikes Tidningar in Sweden in 1645, and the Daily Courant in England in 1702. The document concludes by noting how technologies have shaped how newspapers are produced and distributed over time.

1. The Evolution of NewspaperBy: Kyle Langfoss

2. IntroductionToday’s newspapers are the offspring of countless predecessorsNew technologies shaped the path by which newspapers became what they are todayWe’ll examine some of the more monumental publications…

3. Acta DiurnaLatin for “Daily Acts”Acted as a gazette of daily Roman official noticesCarved into wood or stone and then presented to the people59 B.C.First predecessor to the common newspaper

4. This is a different version from the original Acta Diurna. A photograph of the original, Roman version would be impossible to find as it dates back to 59 B.C.

5. Notizie ScritteFirst monthly publication ever madeStarted in VeniceCost one gazettaHandwritten documentsBegan in1556

6. Venice’s Notizie Scritte is an extremely old publication. No images could be found. Here is what Venice looked like once ago.

7. RelationFirst weekly printed publicationAlso commonly recognized as first “newspaper”Started in Antwerp, Germany by Johann CarolusFirst issues released in 1605

9. La GazetteFirst weekly in FranceFounded by Théophraste RenaudotOriginally published as “Gazette de France”Started May 30, 1631 and ended in 1915

11. Post-och Inrikes Tidningar Swedish newspaper Translation - “Post and Domestic Times”Started in 1645Still published today, making it the oldest newspaper ever

13. Publick OccurencesFirst ever American newspaperPrinted in Boston, 1690, by Benjamin HarrisThe newspaper angered officials, and it was promptly shut downOnly one issue ever was publishedIt was only 2 pages

15. Daily CourantFirst successful English-language dailyFirst published by Elizabeth MalletBecame a daily paper in 1702Ended in 1735Single page with two columns, meant to cover foreign news

17. Boston News-LetterFirst continuously published American newspaperFounded by John Campbell in 1704Limited circulationHeavily subsidized by Brittain

19. National papers of America TodayN.Y. TimesStarted in NYC, largest local metro paper in U.S.Founded 1851Wall Street JournalLargest paper in U.S. by circulation (2.1 million)Founded 1889USA TodayWidest spanning newspaper (distributed in all 50 states, Canada, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico)Founded 1982

23. From Acta Diurna to TodayAdvents in technologies shaped the means by which newspapers could be produced and circulatedActa Diurna was carved into stone and wood, and orally spread to the peopleToday, the internet, postal system and various forms of broadcast media can bring newspapers to you