**Magazine** is a [[Periodical|periodical publication]] that is printed or electronically published, typically on a regular schedule, and contains a variety of content including articles, essays, photographs, and [[Advertising|advertisements]]. Magazines are generally financed by advertising, a purchase price, prepaid [[Subscription business model|subscriptions]], or a combination of all three. They are distinguished from [[Newspaper|newspapers]] by their less frequent publication intervals, use of higher-quality paper, and focus on specialized subject matter rather than breaking news. The term derives from the [[Arabic]] word *makhāzin*, meaning "storehouses," reflecting the publication's role as a repository of varied content. The first recognizable magazines emerged in the 17th century, with [[The Gentleman's Magazine]], founded in [[London]] in 1731, often credited as the first general-interest magazine to use the term in its title. Magazines developed into a major [[Mass media|mass medium]] during the 19th and 20th centuries, playing significant roles in shaping [[Public opinion|public opinion]], popular culture, and [[Consumer culture|consumer culture]]. Magazines are typically classified by their content focus, including [[News magazine|news magazines]], [[Trade magazine|trade publications]], [[Academic journal|academic journals]], and consumer magazines covering topics such as fashion, sports, entertainment, and hobbies. The rise of the [[Internet]] and [[Digital media|digital media]] in the late 20th and early 21st centuries significantly disrupted the traditional magazine industry, leading many publications to adopt [[Online magazine|online formats]] or cease print publication entirely. Despite these challenges, magazines continue to serve as important platforms for [[Journalism|journalism]], [[Photography|photography]], and long-form writing. # Recent instances ```dataview LIST FROM "" WHERE contains(instance-of.file.name, this.file.name) LIMIT 5 ```