THE GUTENBERG REVOLUTION: A HISTORY OF INNOVATION

The Gutenberg Revolution: A History of Innovation

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking read more technology enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and accessible only to t

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the belly of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slave

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The Last Stand at Isandlwana

On the morning/early afternoon/dawn of January 22nd/Sunday the 22nd/the fateful day, 1879, a force/troops/regiments of British soldiers met their fate/were caught off guard/fell into a trap at Isandlwana. The battlefield/valley/plain was soon/quickly/within moments filled with/overrun by/consumed by the fury/rage/might of the Zulu warriors, who fou

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