🗞️ The Speed of Early Modern News: How Information Moved in the 16th to 18th Centuries
The modern world thrives on instant news—from global headlines delivered in seconds to real-time updates on personal devices. But just a few centuries ago, the flow of information was vastly slower, less reliable, and shaped by physical constraints like terrain, weather, and the endurance of human messengers. The early modern era (circa 1500–1800) marked a…
