Communication Through History

What is the approximate year the telegraph was invented?

Who was the criminal caught using a telegram in London?

What was the mode of transportation used by John Tawell when he escaped?

What is the country where you can still send telegrams through the post office?

What is the name of the Swede who threw a letter into the sea and got married to the person who found it?

What is the name of Tara Taylor's daughter who was diagnosed with a rare disease through social media?

What was the vessel used by people who sent messages in the early days?

What is the approximate number of mobile phones in use in Jordan?

What is the consequence of the rise of the Internet on face-to-face communication?

What is the name of the girl who found Ake Viking's letter in the sea?

Early Forms of Communication

People used smoke signals and messaging in bottles to communicate at a distance in ancient times
Bottles with messages were sent by people on board the Titanic and were found at the turn of the 20th century
In 1956, Ake Viking sent a message in a bottle, which was found by Paolina, a Sicilian girl, and they later got married

The Invention of the Telegraph

The telegraph was invented in 1837, significantly speeding up communication
The telegraph was used to catch a criminal, John Tawell, who escaped on a train to London in 1837
A telegram was sent to the London police, who arrested him upon his arrival

Modern Communication

Jordan has over six million mobile phones in use, but telegrams can still be sent through the Jordan Post Company
The invention of the mobile phone and the Internet has dramatically changed the way people communicate
Messages can now be delivered in seconds, but face-to-face communication skills may be declining as a result

The Power of the Internet

The Internet has changed people's lives for the better, such as in the case of Tara Taylor's daughter
A photo uploaded to social media helped diagnose a rare eye disease in Tara Taylor's daughter, saving her sight

Explore the evolution of messaging through time, from ancient smoke signals to modern methods. Learn about the surprising stories of messages sent in bottles and their remarkable discoveries.