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 altered the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of texts, breaking the previous monopoly of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them scarce and accessi

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The 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 Continental militiamen. Driven by prejudice, these men, led by the infamous Major John Sulliva

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