Documents That Changed the World
by Joe Janes
August 11, 2024 5:00 pm
A look at documents that have made a difference in the world. Joe Janes, of the University of Washington Information School, tells the stories of these important information objects, how and why they were created, and the impacts they’ve had. These documents also tell the story of human society. and its never ending evolution. Look for our Podcast in the iTunes Store
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Introduction
12 years agoSumerian Complaint Tablet, c1750 BCE
3 months agoOldest Known Galaxy, 13+ billion years ago
4 months agoMètre des Archives (original standard meter), 1799
4 months agoEgyptian "Book of the Dead", c1600 BCE
1 year agoEmily Post's Etiquette, 1922
1 year agoUniversal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948
2 years agoElectoral College Documents, 2020
4 years agoWorld's Fair Time Capsule, 1938
4 years agoArticles of Impeachment, 1868
4 years ago