on geology, mining and chemistry. De re metallica was the standard chemistry reference for the next 180 years.

Early 17th century

Newspaper

The newspaper is an application of the printing press from which the press derives its name. The 16th century sees a rising demand for up-to-date information which can not be covered effectively by the circulating hand-written newssheets. For "gaining time" from the slow

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