Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of texts, 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 th

In the belly of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of thes

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was confined 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 available to