Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to… Read More


In the heart of 1825, a abominable crime 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 into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All o… Read More