Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking technology enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly written by hand, making them scarce and accessible only
Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-fifteenth century sparked a revolution in knowledge dissemination that would forever alter the course of human history. Prior to this pivotal moment, books were painstakingly transcribed by scribes, making them precious and accessible only to a select few. The printing press facilitated mass pr
In this grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, as the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling apparition emerged from its: the plague doctor. Clad a long, horrific coat of oiled cloth and a alarming mask constructed from leather, they became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. They masks, regularly featuring glass, were thought