The Han Dynasty's Paper Revolution and the Gutenberg Divide
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising story of Cai Lun, the Han court eunuch who standardized papermaking in 105 CE, and examine why this early invention didn't lead to a printing revolution in China the way Gutenberg's press did in Europe. They discuss the role of woodblock printing in Tang and Song dynasties, the complex logistics of Chinese script, and the political economy of information. Along the way, they touch on the Silk Road's role in transmitting paper westward, the challenges of casting Chinese characters in movable type, and the fascinating contrast between a state that valued controlled knowledge and a Europe where print fueled Reformation and revolution. A rich, nuanced look at a familiar story that isn't quite what you think.
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