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Oct 12, 2016 · Fundamentals

From Knotted Strings to 5G: How Communication Evolved Over Millennia

This article traces the evolution of human communication from ancient knot‑recording and signal fires, through postal couriers, carrier pigeons, and early telegraphy, to the breakthroughs of Morse code, Maxwell’s electromagnetism, the telephone, radio, television, and modern digital networks, highlighting key innovators and technological milestones.