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 transformed the world. This groundbreaking device enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's innovation, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them scarce and accessible only to t

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A Gnadenhutten Massacre: A Stain on American History

On the frosty morning of February 8th, 1782, a dark chapter unfolded in the annals of American history. The peaceful settlement of Gnadenhutten, home to hundreds of friendly Lenape Indians who had sought refuge from war, was brutally attacked by a band of American militiamen. Driven by hatred, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sullivan, mer

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