Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized 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 copied by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to
In the heart of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention transformed 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 large-scale copying of texts, making information more obtainable