Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and accessible only t

In the belly of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed 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 increase insurance payout for the lost slav

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered 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 available to the