The Printing Press for Kids: How Gutenberg Changed Books artwork
Episode 16 11 min

The Printing Press for Kids: How Gutenberg Changed Books

21 novembre 2025

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About This Episode

The true story of the printing press for kids: how Johannes Gutenberg printed books with metal letters in Mainz, Germany, finished the Gutenberg Bible around 1455, and changed how the world shared ideas.

• Why a single handwritten book could cost as much as a house
• How he turned a wine press into a printing machine
• The court case that took his workshop away
• Quiz questions to answer along the way

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What You'll Learn

  • Printing press
  • Gutenberg
  • Invention
  • Books
  • Medieval history
Mira Finn

Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of Printing Press!

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