A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of thes

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, supporting various factions. Th