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 revolutionized the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the church. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them rare and accessible only t

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A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the belly of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each l

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Zulu Fury: The Final Battle 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 Courageous Acts battlefield/valley/plain was soon/quickly/within moments filled with/overrun by/consumed by the fury/rage/might of the Zulu w

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