A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the l

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The Anglo-Russian Standoff in Central Asia: A Hidden Conflict

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| 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 secret diplomacy, playing chess with nati

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