Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to the
The Atrocity on the Zong
In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed 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. Ea
Gutenberg's Legacy: The Printing Press and the Birth of Mass Communication
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized 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 large-scale copying of texts, making information more availab