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 greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each li

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The Great Game: An Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia

Throughout the late Victorian era, 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 political intrigue, manipulating local leade

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