Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them scarce and acces
A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves
Gutenberg's Legacy: The Printing Press and the Birth of Mass Communication
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized 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 availab