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
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was scattered to a select few who could afford to purchase handwritten manuscripts. However, Gutenberg’s innovation allowed for the large-scale copying of texts, making information more avail… Read More