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 dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to… Read More

In the depths 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], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lo… Read More

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention transformed 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 obtainabl… Read More