Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to the weal… Read More


In the belly of 1781, a horrific act 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 thrown overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every s… Read More