How much was a newspaper in 1066?

Answer 1

Newspapers did not exist in 1066. Any important information or message from one King or Ruler to another would be sent by courier and would often be sealed closed with the Official Emblem of the King pressed into the seal(often melted wax). The courier was required to deliver the message to the other person with the seal unbroken. Sometimes the penalty of death was issued for failure by the courier to deliver the message as such. Common citizens were illiterate for the most part at that time and were more concerned with struggling to survive-even if they could read-than what the latest "news" was. If the message was of an urgent nature it would simply be spoken to the courier and he would then be sent to speak it to the recipient.

It should be noted, however, that since the time of the Roman empire, rulers wanted their citizens to know about great victories or achievements. Julius Caesar was one of the first to post "the daily news" of his activities in a public place in Rome, and someone would read it to the citizens. It was not what we could call a newspaper, since it was more public relations than actual news, but it did keep the citizens of ancient Rome informed about what the Emperor (Caesar) was doing. The earliest example of such a publication was the "Acta Diurna," in 59 BCE.

Answer 2

i am afraid all you idiots out there have it all wrong. let me give it to you the easy way:

in 1066 NEWSPAPERS PAPER

so whatever idiot that put you onto this should learn these simple and obvious facts.

Answer 3

In 1066, the cost of a newspaper would not have been applicable as newspapers did not exist in the form that we know them today. Printing technology had not yet been developed, and news was typically circulated through word of mouth, town criers, or handwritten manuscripts.

Answer 4

In 1066, the cost of a newspaper would have varied depending on the region and specific publication. However, newspapers as we know them today did not exist in 1066. The concept of printed newspapers did not emerge until the 17th century, with the first true newspaper being published in Germany in 1605. Therefore, it is not accurate to assign a specific price to a newspaper in 1066.

Answer 5

Oh, isn't that a fascinating question, my friend! In 1066, newspapers as we know them today weren't quite around yet. People mostly relied on word of mouth, town criers, and handwritten manuscripts for news. It's amazing to think about how information was shared back then, isn't it?

Answer 6

Oh honey, back in 1066, a newspaper didn't even exist! People were too busy fighting wars and conquering lands to worry about reading the daily gossip. If you wanted news, you had to rely on town criers or travelers spreading rumors. So, save your coins for something more useful, like a sword or a nice goblet of mead.

Answer 7

William the Conqueror or William the Winner or Normans win Harold loses

Answer 8

No there was not newspapers in 1066 because paper wasnt invented until year 1150.

Answer 9

no