Gutted-berg

Many people believe that his creation is the most significant innovation of the second millennium. The idea of the metal movable type printing machine was introduced to Europe in the middle of the 15th century by Johannes Gutenberg, a German inventor from the city of Mainz. Sadly, despite improving communication and encouraging widespread literacy, he would die penniless.

The "Forty-Two-Line" Bible, which Gutenberg produced about 1455, was the first book ever printed using his invention. But soon after, one of his business partners filed a lawsuit against him for outstanding loans. Due to this conflict, Gutenberg had to declare bankruptcy and finally lost control of his whole printing business, including the renowned printing press.

In the entrepreneur's former hometown, the Gutenberg Museum now honors his tremendous impact. The two genuine Gutenberg Bibles and Gutenberg's workshop are two of the several permanent exhibits.