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From print to AI, any major innovation in communication technology follows much the same trajectory. We start with technological fascination, which generates a massive influx of development capital, o

The Great Exchange: Making the News in Early ...

It’s there beside the guildhall. A large grey stone surrounded by Victorian railings. Over the years, countless visitors to Kingston-upon-Thames have strolled past it, many barely registering its exis

This is part of a series of articles; the intention is to provide an overview of useful family and local history records in existence, covering the period 1066-1485. Each article can be enjoyed as a s

A history of the book business