First news magazine

The first news magazine is a matter of debate among historians and scholars, as the concept of a news magazine has evolved over time and has taken many forms. However, here are a few contenders for the title of the first news magazine:

  1. Relation (Paris, 1541-1618): This was a French news magazine that was published from 1541 to 1618. It was a weekly publication that covered news from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
  2. Avisa Relation oder Zeitung (Wolfenbüttel, 1605-1765): This was a German news magazine that was published from 1605 to 1765. It was a weekly publication that covered news from Europe and the Ottoman Empire.
  3. The Weekly News (London, 1622-1642): This was an English news magazine that was published from 1622 to 1642. It was a weekly publication that covered news from Europe and the British Isles.
  4. The Intelligencer (London, 1641-1649): This was an English news magazine that was published from 1641 to 1649. It was a weekly publication that covered news from Europe and the British Isles.
  5. The Tatler (London, 1709-1711): This was an English news magazine that was published from 1709 to 1711. It was a weekly publication that covered news, politics, and culture.

However, the modern concept of a news magazine as we know it today, with a focus on investigative reporting, feature stories, and a glossy format, is often credited to the following publications:

  1. The Illustrated London News (London, 1842-present): This is one of the oldest continuously published news magazines in the world. It was founded in 1842 and has been in publication ever since.
  2. Harper's Weekly (New York, 1857-1916): This was an American news magazine that was published from 1857 to 1916. It was known for its illustrations and feature stories.
  3. The Saturday Evening Post (Philadelphia, 1821-1969): This was an American news magazine that was published from 1821 to 1969. It was known for its feature stories and illustrations.

These publications, along with others, have helped shape the modern concept of a news magazine and have paved the way for the many news magazines that are published today.