Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them rare and accessible only to the we
A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost s
Gutenberg's Legacy: The Printing Press and the Birth of Mass Communication
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention altered the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was confined 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 accessible to the