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||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the los… Read More

Johannes Gutenberg’s invention revolutionized the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was confined to a select few who could afford to purchase handwritten manuscripts. However, Gutenberg’s innovation allowed for the large-scale copying of texts, making information more access… Read More