THE GUTENBERG IMPACT: A STORY OF INVENTION

The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare Printing

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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