A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost Cr

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, manipulating local leaders. Th