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

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost … 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 mass production of texts, making information more accessible t… Read More