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 transformed the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them rare and accessible only to

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every

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