Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them scarce and accessib
In the depths of 1825, 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], instructed 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 increase insurance payout for the lost
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was limited 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 available to