Charles Perrault publishes 'Le Petit Chaperon Rouge' ('Little Red Riding Hood'), one of the earliest recorded versions of the tale, establishing the character in European folklore.
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm publish their adaptation of 'Rotkäppchen' ('Little Red Riding Hood') in their collection of folk tales, contributing to the tale's popularity and influence.
The earliest known film adaptation of Red Riding Hood, a silent short film directed by Georges Méliès, brings the character to the cinematic medium.
A modern dark fantasy horror film adaptation directed by Catherine Hardwicke revives interest in the character and story in popular cinema.