How the World Became Smaller From pigeon post to the Internet - Dagmar Lorenz on how the communications revolution has produced the global village. Dagmar Lorenz | Published in History Today Volume 46 Issue 11 November 1996 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. EuropeScience & Technology Popular articles Christmas Before Charles Dickens The First Christmas Tree