Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century transformed the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of literature, breaking the previous control of knowledge held by the religious institutions. Before Gutenberg's discovery, books were painstakingly transcribed by hand, making them expensive … Read More

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, flattening buildings and entombing people in a gooey soup. Dozens of people were killed, and many more were wounded. The city faced a … Read More