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Inspiring curiosity and the joy of learning since 1768. The oldest continuously-published work in the English language.
Since 1768.
Inspiring curiosity and the joy of learning since 1768. The oldest English-language general encyclopedia.
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Since 1768.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica Group is a global knowledge leader whose flagship products—from Encyclopaedia Britannica®, Britannica® Digital Learning, Britannica Knowledge Systems®, Merriam-Webster®, and Melingo®—inspire curiosity and joy of learning on multiple platforms and devices. Encyclopaedia Britannica, founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1768, marks its 250th anniversary this year.
A pioneer in digital learning since the 1980s, the company today serves the needs of students, lifelong learners, and professionals by providing curriculum products, language-study courses, digital encyclopedias, and professional readiness training through its extensive products.
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