Newspapers were the earliest form of mass-media communication and are still a very popular printed form of media. Newspaper content can range from news articles to opinion pieces to general-interest stories, and can be published daily, weekly, or monthly.

The invention of television made radio less popular. However, it still plays an important part in the lives of many people. Whether used for music, news, or emergency services, there are radio programs that appeal to everyone--and many different opportunities to work in radio.

Film, invented in the early 1900s, brought moving pictures to the big screen. Television, born in the 1950s, brought these moving pictures home to the small screen. Both media have influenced our culture through fashion, food, ideas, and language.

The newest form of media, the Internet, allows for instant communication between people all over the world. This computer-based system has many capabilities and functions: accessing the news, researching hobbies, playing games, and even shopping.

Magazines are a popular alternative to books and newspapers; they are an important means of communication, as well as a source of entertainment. Covering a wide array of topics, magazines are published for practically all interests and age groups.

Photographs play a vital role in various parts of the media--newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. They have the unique ability to capture a moment as an image and to convey a message without words.

Take an in-depth look at mass media and the many different ways in which people communicate--including film and television, the Internet, magazines, newspapers, photography, and radio. Each of these influential outlets both informs us about current events and entertains us. This new series will provide the history of the medium and includes a special section on careers--including interviews with a range of people working in that industry.