A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. Ea

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, suppor