This post is a basic timeline of paper. There are 10 events listed below. Source: Wikipedia
- 4th century BC: Papyrus used in Egypt
- 202 BC - 220 AD: Paper used in China
- 50 AD - 121 AD: Cai Lun improves method for papermaking in China
- 960 AD - 1279 AD: Song Dynasty introduces paper money in China
- 5th century AD: Amate used in Mesoamerica
- 7th century AD: Paper used in India
- 8th century AD: Paper used in the Islamic world
- 11th century: Paper used in Europe
- 13th century: Waterwheel mills used to make paper in Spain
- 19th century: Wood-based paper used in Europe
