A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost

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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. The British Empire| The Tsarist regime 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 political intrigue, playing chess with national

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