A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the depths of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost sla

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, supporting various factions. Their ambit