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jan 1, 1456 - Gutenberg prints Bible

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Johannes Gutenberg invented a machine that printed using movable type. This revolutionized the means of spreading information, especially religious works like the Bible. Through the printing press books became much more affordable and accessible, and religious knowledge (and conflict) spread rapidly.

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jan 1, 1456
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~ 571 years ago

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