A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each life taken o

Throughout the late 19th century, 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 strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of clandestine operations, playing chess with natio