The Gutenberg Revolution: A History of Innovation

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them scarce and accessible

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The Atrocity on the Zong

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each li

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