T he medieval era was a time of great discovery and just like any other period, it had its own unique inventions. Some of these inventions played critical roles in contributing to the emergence of subsequent technological advancements. They also changed the world significantly.

Here are some of the most important innovations that brought about great transformation.

This was one of the most important inventions of the medieval era. Even though the movable and paper machine first appeared in China during the 11th century, Europe was the first place where printing became mechanized.

The World Atlas reports that it was during the middle ages that the printing press truly reached its full potential and began an era of mass production of the printed word.

Johannes Gutenberg is largely credited as the one who invented a method of printing from movable type. His printing press was known to be a history-changing invention that made it easy for people to have access to books.

Coffee was initially introduced to Europe within the 16th and 17th centuries and gradually gained more popularity across the continent.

Apart from its taste, another attraction that came with it was that more coffee houses were built to serve coffee. Within a short time, coffee houses became places where people could mix freely while engaging in social activities. The ease of convenience was one thing that endeared many people to them.

The coffee houses in England were often referred to as “penny universities” because each person could pay a penny for a cup of coffee and engage in any stimulating conversation that was of interest to them.

Although the one-wheeled carts existed in China during the second century, the first wheelbarrows were made in Europe from 117 to 1220.

A major difference between the wheelbarrows invented in China and subsequent European wheelbarrows was the placement of the wheel. Unlike the former ones that had one wheel placed at the centre of the device, the European ones had the semblance of modern wheelbarrows, with a wheel in front or close to the front.

Eyeglasses were used in Europe during the latter years of the 13th century. It remains one of the most useful inventions due to its ability to correct vision problems. Many people find it extremely useful to this day.

The earliest eyeglasses had convex lenses to help with farsightedness, while the concave lenses aided myopia or nearsightedness. They were usually held in front of the eyes or balanced on the nose.

Paper money was invented during the middle ages and it is still very relevant till today. The usage of paper money originated in China and was a replacement for the metal that people used as a means of exchange. Many people were encouraged to use it so that they would be more comfortable carrying something lighter.

Until the medieval period, there was no accessible or accurate way of measuring time. In those days, people relied on natural phenomena such as hourglass, the movement of the sun or calibrated candles.

The first mechanical clocks were large devices made of iron. They were built typically on church towers or on the communal towers of different towns. These clocks didn’t have a dial, but used bells. They were publicly available for everyone to see. People simply had to listen to the chime and count.

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