THE GUTENBERG REVOLUTION: A HISTORY OF INNOVATION

The Gutenberg Revolution: A History of Innovation

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 control of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and accessible only to the pr

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slav

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