Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and acc
In the heart of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost s
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention transformed 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 efficient replication of texts, making information more availa