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||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slav

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, playing chess with national destin