THE GUTENBERG IMPACT: A STORY OF INVENTION

The Gutenberg Impact: A Story of Invention

Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them expensive and accessible only to

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost

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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 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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