Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press in the mid-15th century altered the world. This groundbreaking mechanism enabled the mass production of books, breaking the previous dominance of knowledge held by the clergy. Before Gutenberg's invention, books were painstakingly copied by hand, making them rare and accessible only to the privil

In the autumn of 1518, the city of Strasbourg was consumed by a most peculiar and frightening phenomenon. A woman named Frau Troffea abruptly began to jig in the streets, obviously without any cause or provocation. Her wild dancing continued for days, and soon others participated her in this bizarre spectacle. Thousands of people, it is said, beca

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 mass production of texts, making information more obtainable to