Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. | 43,877 followers on LinkedIn. Inspiring curiosity and the joy of learning since 1768. #EB250 | 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.