The history of the Internet began in the 1960s with the development of **ARPANET**, a project funded by the U.S. Department of Defense to create a network that could withstand disruptions. In the 1970s, **TCP/IP** protocols were introduced, enabling different networks to communicate. The 1980s saw the emergence of the **Domain Name System (DNS)** and the growth of **private networks**. The **World Wide Web**, invented by **Tim Berners-Lee** in 1989, revolutionized the Internet by enabling user-friendly web browsing and hyperlinking. The 1990s and 2000s brought rapid expansion, with the rise of **broadband**, **social media**, and **e-commerce**, shaping the modern, interconnected world.