The document summarizes the history of media from its earliest forms to the present day. It describes how the first printed book originated in China in 868 AD, and how the printing press was invented in Europe by Johannes Gutenberg in 1453, allowing mass production of books. It also discusses how early forms of mass communication emerged through popular prints in Europe from 1400 onward, and how newspapers reached mass audiences in the 19th century. The document concludes by noting how radio, television, and video expanded the definition of mass media after World War II, and how the internet has become the preferred modern medium by removing restrictions.