Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them rare and accessible only to t… Read More


In the belly of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost sl… Read More