The account of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable horrors. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even t
In the year 1752, a most unusual event shook the very foundations of time itself in Britain. A bold leap forward, a radical alteration to the way they measured days and years - this was no ordinary change. The Gregorian Calendar, embraced by many European nations before, finally took hold on these shores. This adjustment was not merely a matter of
Johannes Gutenberg’s invention transformed the course of history with his ingenious printing press. Prior to this groundbreaking development, knowledge was limited 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 available