GUTENBERG'S LEGACY: A JOURNEY OF PROGRESS

Gutenberg's Legacy: A Journey of Progress

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them scarce and accessible only to the w

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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