Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to the
In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slav
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