Technologies of Text

Writing Tools

Keyboard

Beneath the fingertips of virtually every writer, student, and professional lies the “keyboard”, a tool that has revolutio

Chalk and Chalkboard: A Simple Tool With Endless Possibilities

History and Evolution of Chalkboard Chalkboards, with their simple yet versatile nature, have been a cornerstone of education

The Gutenberg Printing Press

The 15th century was a century of change with the invention of the printing press in 1436 CE by Johaness Gutenberg. The printi

Calligraphy Pen

Calligraphy refers to the craftsmanship of writing in an aesthetic and elegant manner that has been used for various purposes

Chalk and Chalkboards

Chalkboards have been used in classrooms for centuries, and the big blackboards that are so familiar to most people today have

Keyboard

Introduction A keyboard is an input device that is used with a computer to perform functions and enter characters such as lett

The Typewriter

Typewriting refers to an act or process of using a typewriter by pressing individual keys that produce printed characters

GRAFFITI

Definition & History of Graffiti Graffiti is a form of visual communication that usually involves drawings, symbols, or wo

Number 2 Pencils

History of Number 2 Pencils According to the Oxford English Dictionary, “a pencil is an instrument for writing or drawing, c

Graffiti

Graffiti Overview Graffiti, an ancient form of expression, dates back thousands of years to cave walls. The practice was carri

Tattoos

(image from Pinterest @Hrstian) Ink on skin, a mark that lasts forever on and beneath the layers of the human body, crafted wi

HTML

History of Code Language Coding represents a programming language consisting of instructions created by programmers to be sent

The Calligraphy Pen

Calligraphy is the art of handwriting. The term ‘calligraphy’ is derived from Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and

Invisible Ink

History of Invisible Ink and Present Day Use Invisible ink was first invented in 1775. The main reason why invisible ink was f

Typewriters

Introduction A typewriter is a machine with power that prints texts on 

Morse Code

I would imagine that if you could understand morse code, a tap dancer would drive you crazy. – Mitch Hedberg What is Mor

Highlighter

The history of highlighters The development of the contemporary highlighter has undergone significant evolution since its ince

Hieroglyphs

Overview One of the earliest forms of texts are hieroglyphs, an ancient Egyptian form of writing that has left scholars and hi

Paintbrush

Whenever we encounter a painting, we stand in awe, praising the artist, and appreciating its beauty. However, have we ever pau

Movable Type

The History of Movable Type Movable type is a printing technology that includes individual letters made of metal that can be a