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How 17th century refugees used the printing press to fight their oppressors — and laid the foundations of modern humanitarianism

June 19, 2024

Oppressed minorities in Europe found the printing press to be a powerful ally in putting the spotlight on their agony — and it mirrors the work of humanitarians and activists today.

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