Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them scarce and accessible only to t
A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every single
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 limited 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 obtainable to the