Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and accessible only to the p… Read More

In the depths of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every … Read More

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 large-scale copying of texts, making information more availabl… Read More